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GENERAL    RULE. 


No  salaried  officer  connected  with  the  Operating  De- 
partments of  the  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  will  be  per- 
mitted to  engage  in  other  business,  or  to  be  interested 
directly  or  indirectly  in  any  industry,  the  profits  of 
which  may  be  enhanced  by  facilities  which  his  official 
position  may  enable  him  to  afford,  or  which  would  oc- 
cupy time  or  divert  attention  from  official  duties. 

The  Company  requires  and  expects  of  every  officer 
and  employe  entire  loyalty  to  its  interests. 

The  compensation  given  for  services  is  intended  and 
must  be  accepted  as  a  full  consideration  therefor.  No 
employe  has  a  right  to  expect  free  transportation  for 
himself  or  family  in  addition  thereto.  Such  considera- 
tion will  only  be  given  in  exceptional  cases,  such  as 
accident,  death,  or  in  consequence  of  other  unusual 
conditions ;  and  it  must  be  positively  understood  that 
application  will-  not  be  made  for  free  transportation  for 
employes  of  the  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  over  other 
roads.  Even  when  sent  on  business  of  the  Companjr, 
it  is  preferable  to  pay  fare  and  have  the  same  refunded. 

If  any  emergency  arises  requiring  passes  over  other 
roads  the  application  must  be  made  through  the  office 
of  the  General  Manager  or  assistants,  and  properly  re- 
corded. 


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GENERAL    INSTRUCTIONS. 


SECTION  FIRST. 

1.  Each  person  in  the  employ  of  the  Com- 
pany is  to  devote  himself  exclusively  to  its  serv- 
ice, attending  daring  the  prescribed  hours  of  the 
day  or  night,  and  residing  wherever  he  may  be 
required. 

2.  He  must  obey  promptly  all  instructions  he 
may  receive  from  persons  placed  in  authority 
over  him,  and  conform  to  all  the  Regulations  of 
the  Company. 

3.  He  will  be  liable  to  immediate  dismissal 
for  disobedience  of  orders,  negligence  or  incom  - 
petency. 

4.  Unless  appointed  so  to  do,  he  is  not  to  re- 
ceive money  on  any  occasion,  or  under  any  pre- 
tense whatever,  from  any  person  on  the  Com- 
pany's account. 

5.  Each  person  will  be  held  legally  liable  for 
injury  occasioned  to  persons  or  property  by  his 
misconduct  or  negligence,  and  the  Company  re- 
serves the  right  to  withhold  any  pay  then  or 
thereafter  due,  to  defray  the  expenses  of  the  same 


6t  No  unnecessary  work  must  be  performed 
on  the  Sabbath  ;  trains  in  passing  through  vil- 
lages on  Sunday  will  use  the  steam  whistle  as 
little  as  possible. 

7.  Persons  in  apparent  ill  health  and  unable 
at  all  times  to  perform  the  duties  to  be  assigned 
them  will  not  be  employed  by  the  Company.  All 
persons  who  are  authorized  to  employ  men  will 
be  held  responsible  for  the  strict  observance  of 
this  rule,  and  in  case  of  doubt  as  to  the  physical 
condition  of  the  applicant,  the  matter  must  be 
referred  to  the  Managers  or  Surgeon  of  the 
Northern  Pacific  Beneficial  Association. 

8.  All  persons  in  places  of  trust  in  the  ser- 
vice of  the  Company  must  report  any  misconduct 
or  negligence  affecting  the  interests  or  safety  of 
the  Road  which  may  come  within  their  knowl- 
edge ;  and  withholding  any  such  information,  to 
the  detriment  of  the  Company's  interest,  will  be 
considered  a  proof  of  neglect  and  indifference  on 
their  part. 

9.  All  persons  in  any  way  leaving  the  Com- 
pany's service  must  deliver  up  the  property  of 
the  Company  intrusted  to  their  care,  or  at  any 
time  when  demanded  by  proper  authority. 
Whenever  property  is  transferred  from  one  Pe" 


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partment  or  Officer  to  another,  a  receipt  specify- 
ing the  articles  must  be  taken  in  the  prescribed 
form. 

10.  If  any  of  such  property  shall  have  been 
improperly  used  or  damaged,  a  deduction  from 
pay  due  ^hall  be  made,  sufficient  to  make  good 
the  damage,  or  to  supply  new  articles. 

lit  Persons  in  the  employ  of  this  Company 
having  control  of  men  must  never,  under 
any  circumstances  whatever,  curse  them  ;  boist- 
erous, profane  or  vulgar  language  is  strictly  for- 
bidden. Civil,  gentlemanly  deportment  is  re- 
quired of  all  persons  employed  by  the  Company 
in  their  intercourse  with  passengers,  with  the 
public  and  with  each  other.  Any  violation  of 
this  rule  must  be  reported  to  the  Head  of  the  De- 
partment under  whom  the  offending  party  may 
be  employed. 

1  2.  All  persons  employed  by  this  Company 
are  strictly  forbidden  from  entering  into  any  al- 
tercation with  any  other  person,  no  matter  what 
provocation  maj7  have  been  given.  They  will 
make  a  note  of  the  facts  if  necessary,  and  report 
to  their  immediate  superior.  Rudeness  or  inci- 
vility on  the  part  of  any  employe,  whatever  may 
be  his  rank,  will  meet  with  immediate  punish- 
ment. 


1 3.  It  is  required  of  every  employe  to  be  civil 
and  courteous  to  all  with  whom  he  may  come 
in  contact ;  to  answer  inquiries  properly,  and  to 
aid  passengers  and  others  doing  business  with 
the  Road  in  every  reasonable  manner. 

1 4t.  The  use  of  intoxicating  liquors  by  the 
employes  of  this  Company  is  strictly  forbid- 
den, and  will  be  considered  good  cause  for 
dismissal  from  the  service  of  the  Company. 

1 5.  No  person  in  the  employ  of  this  Com- 
pany will  be  permitted  to  engage  in  any  other 
business  without  the  consent  of  the  Head  of  the 
Department  under  whom  the  party  may  come, 
approved  by  the  General  Manager. 

1 6.  No  employe,  whatever  may  be  his  rank, 
will  be  allowed  to  absent  himself  from  his  duty, 
without  permission  from  the  Head  of  the  Depart- 
ment under  whom  he  may  be  employed, 

1 7«  The  pay  of  every  man  absent  or  sus- 
pended from  duty  will  be  stopped. 

18.  The  regular  compensation  of  officers  and 
employes  covers  all  risks  or  liabilities  to  acci- 
dents. If  an  employe  is  disabled  by  sickness,  or 
any  other  cause,  the  right  to  claim  salary  or  pay 
is  not  recognized.  Allowances,  when  made  in 
such  eases,  will  be  as  a  gratuity,  justified  by  the 
circumstances  of  the  case  and  the  previous  good 


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conduct  of  the  party,  and  must  have  the  approval 
of  the  Head  of  the  Department  where  the  claim 
originates. 

19.  All  officers  and  employes  must  carry  out 
the  instructions  contained  in  the  printed  notes  on 
the  blanks  for  reports,  which  they  are  required 
to  make  to  the  general  and  other  offices. 

20.  All  persons  employed  by  the  Company 
are  required  to  exercise  the  greatest  care  and 
watchfulness  to  prevent  injury  or  damage  to 
persons  or  property,  and,  in  case  of  doubt, 
always  to  take  the  safe  side^ 

21.  To  use  the  credit  of  the  Company  is  for 
feidden  to  anyone,  unless  special  authority  is 
given  by  the  General  Manager, 

22.  When  a  person  is  discharged  from  one 
Department  or  Division  of  the  Company's  service 
he  shall  not  be  employed  in  another  without  the 
consent  of  the  officer  discharging  him,  or  that  of 
the  Head  of  the  Department  or  Division  from 
which  he  was  discharged,  subject  to  the  approval 
of  the  General  Manager  or  Assistant  General 
Manager. 

23.  Agents  in  charge  of  the  United  States 
mail?,  Express  Messengers,  Sleeping  Car  Conduct- 
ors and  Porters,  News  Agents,  individuals  in 
charge  of  private  cars,  and  persons  in  charge  of 


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stock,  while  with  the  trains  of  the  Northern  Pa- 
cific Railroad,  must  consider  themselves  employes 
of  the  Northern  Pacific  Railroad  in  all  matters 
connected  with  the  movement  and  government  of 
trains,  and  must  conform  to  the  directions  of  the 
Conductor  thereof. 

24.  Division  Superintendents  on  their  several 
Divisions  have  authority,  by  telegraph  or  other- 
wise, to  change  the  movements  of  trains,  from  the 
times  specified  in  the  tables,  and  their  orders  in 
all  respects  must  be  obeyed,  except  in  matters 
pertaining  to  the  duties  of  Auditor,  Superintend- 
ent and  Assistant  Superintendent  of  Traffic,  Gen- 
eral Ticket  Agents,  Car  Accountant,  Telegraph 
management,  or  Engine  and  Car  repairs;  unless 
such  orders  conflict  with  these  instructions. 

25.  In  all  cases  where  instructions  are  not 
understood,  or  where  the  course  to  be  pursued 
admits  of  any  doubt,  the  parties  in  charge  shall  so 
act  as  in  no  way  to  compromise  the  safety  or  in- 
terests of  the  Road,  seeking  afterwards,  at  the 
first  opportunity,  the  necessary  explanations 
from  the  proper  officers. 

CAUTION   AS   TO   PERSONAL   SAFETY. 

26.  Great  care  must  be  exercised  by  all  per- 
sons   when   coupling    cars.      Inasmuch    as   the 


coupling  apparatus  of  Cars  or  of  Engines  can 
not  be  uniform  in  style,  size  or  strength,  and  is 
liable  to  be  broken,  and  as,  from  various  causes, 
it  is  dangerous  to  expose  between  the  same  the 
hands,  arms  or  persons  of  those  engaged  in  coup- 
ling, all  employes  are  enjoined  before  coupling 
Cars  or  Engines,  to  examine  so  as  to  know  the 
kind  and  condition  of  the  drawheads,  drawbars, 
links  and  coupling  apparatus,  and  are  prohibited 
from  placing  in  the  Train  any  Car  with  a  defect- 
ive coupling,  until  they  have  first  reported  its 
defective  condition  to  the  Yard  Master  or  Con- 
ductor. Sufficient  time  is  allowed  and  may  be 
taken  by  employes  in  all  cases,  to  make  the  ex- 
amination required.  Coupling  by  hand  is  strictly 
prohibited.  Use  for  guiding  the  link,  a  stick 
or  pin.  Each  person  having  to  make  couplings 
is  required  to  provide  himself  with  a  proper  im- 
plement for  the  purpose,  as  above  specified.  All 
persons  entering  into  or  remaining  in  the  service 
of  the  Company,  are  warned  that  the  business  is 
hazardous,  and  that  in  accepting  or  retaining 
employment  they  must  assume  the  ordinary  risks 
attending  it.  Each  employe  is  expected  and  re- 
quired to  look  after  and  be  responsible  for  his  own 
safety,as  well  as  to  exercise  the  utmost  caution  to 


avoid  injury  to  his  fellows,especially  in  the  switch- 
ing of  Cars  and  in  all  movements  of  Trains. 
Stepping  upon  the  front  and  rear  of  approaching 
Engines,  jumping  on  or  off  Trains  or  Engines 
moving  at  a  high  rate  of  speed,  getting  between 
Cars  in  motion  to  uncouple  them,  and  all  similar 
imprudencies  are  dangerous  and  in  violation  of 
duty,  and  are  strictly  prohibited.  Employes  are 
warned  that  if  they  commit  them,  it  will  be  at 
their  own  peril  and  risk.  Employes  of  every  rank 
and  grade  are  warned  to  see  for  themselves,  before 
using  them,  that  the  machinery  or  tools  which 
they  are  expected  to  use,  are  in  proper  condition 
for  the  service  required,  and  if  not,  to  put  them 
in  proper  condition,  or  see  that  they  are  so  put 
before  using  them.  All  will  be  held  responsible 
accordingly. 

27.  Yard  men,  Train  men  and  other  employes 
are  directed  to  communicate  with  the  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Division,  if  they  are  aware  of  any 
defects  in  the  construction  of  the  tracks  in  the 
Yard,  whereby  an  accident  might  happen  while 
the  men  are  in  the  discharge  of  their  duties. 

28.  Engineers  are  directed  to  exercise  great 
care  in  handling  their  Engines,  while  Yard  men 
or  others  are  making  couplings  and  must  pay 
particular  attention  to  signals.     Conductors  and 


Yard  men  are  directed  to  report  to  the  Su- 
perintendent of  the  Division,  any  Engineer  who 
fails  to  obey  this  order. 

CLEARING   1HE   MAIN   TRACK. 

29*  No  wood,  timber,  or  freight  of  any  kind 
will  be  piled  within  six  feet  of  the  main  track. 
No  building  of  any  description  will  be  allowed 
nearer  than  six  feet  of  the  main  track,  nor  nearer 
than  four  feet  of  any  side  track. 

30.  Clearance  posts  will  be  set  between  the 
side  track  and  the  main  track,  and  trains  on  side 
track  must  stand  inside  this  clearance  post  or 
protect  themselves  the  same  as  though  standing 
on  main  tracK.  Agents  and  Conductors  will  be 
held  responsible  for  cars  left  standing  outside  of 
clearance  posts. 

SECTION  SECOND. 

SIGNALS. 

Definition  of  Color. 

31.     Red  signifies  Danger. 

Green  signifies  Train  Orders,  and  has  the  same 
meaning  as  Red  when  displayed  at  Telegraph 
Stations. 


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White  Signals  will  be  used  at  Flag  Stations  to 
flag  Trains  for  Passengers  or  Freight  and  to  de- 
note special  or  wild  Trains  and  light  Engines  as 
per  Rule  34. 

Flag  Signals. 

32.  A  Red  Flag  by  day,  a  Red  Light  at  night, 
a  lantern  swung  across  the  track,  a  Torpedo 
exploded  thereon,  or  any  object  violently  waved  on 
the  track  is  a  signal  of  danger,  on  perceiving 
which  the  Engineer  shall  immediately  stop  his 
train,  and  he  must  and  will  not  proceed 
until  he  has  received  information  as  to  the 
cause  of  the  signal  from  the  Flagman. 

A  stationary  Red  Flag  or  Red  Light  in  the 
center  of  track  is  Signal  that  track  is  impassable, 
and  train  must  be  brought  to  a  stop  soon  as  pos- 
sible. A  Red  Flag  or  Red  Light  at  the  side  of 
track  is  a  signal  of  caution,  and  the  speed  of 
train  must  be  reduced. 

33*  Two  Red  Flags  by  day,  two  Lights  and 
two  Flags  at  night,  shall  be  carried  on  the  front 
of  the  Engine  to  indicate  that  the  Engine  or 
Train  is  to  be  followed  by  another  Engine  or 
Train. 

34.  Two  White  Flags  by  day,  two  White 
Lights  and  two  White  Flags  at  night,  shall  be 


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carried  on  the  front  of  the  Engine  to  indicate 
that  it  is  an  irregular  or  wild  Train,  but  it  must 
be  distinctly  understood  that  the  White  Signals 
confer  no  rights  whatever  other  than  those  of 
an  irregular  Train;  and  it  must  be  distinctly 
understood  that  White  Signals,  carried  on  wild 
or  irregular  Trains  running  between  two  sections 
of  regular  Trains,  does  not  in  any  way  interfere 
with  the  rights  of  regular  Trains. 

In  case  two  Flags  and  two  Lights  can  not  be 
obtained,  one  Flag  and  one  Light  will  indicate 
the  same  thing. 

35.  A  Grreen  Flag  by  day,  a  Green  Lantern 
by  night,  or  the  explosion  of  a  Torpedo  at  Tele- 
graph Stations,  indicate  that  Trains  are  to  stop 
for  orders. 

Whistle  Signals. 

36.  Signals  by  Whistle  will  be  given  as  fol- 
lows: 

One  blast  is  notice  to  apply  the  brakes. 

Two  blasts  is  notice  fco  let  go  the  brakes. 

Three  blasts  is  notice  to  back  the  Engine  or 
Train. 

One  long  and  two  short  blasts,  when  the  Train 
is  running,  is  a  signal  for  road  crossings. 

Two  short  blasts  when  running  is  notice  that 


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the  Train  is  about  to  stop  at  a  Flag  Station,  or 
an  acknowledgment  of  being  flagged. 

One  long  and  one  short  blast  of  the  Whistle, 
repeated  at  short  intervals,  is  a  signal  that  the 
Train  has  parted. 

Four  blasts  is  notice  to  call  in  a  Flagman. 

Five  blasts  is  notice  to  observe  red  signals  car- 
ried by  Engine. 

In  snow  gangs,  five  blasts  of  the  Whistle  is  a 
notice  for  trailing  or  assistant  Engine  to  move 
forward: 

Six  blasts  repeated  at  intervals  is  notice  to 
Trackmen  and  others  that  the  Train  needs  assist- 
ance and  all  employes  within  hearing  must  re- 
pair at  once  to  the  Engine  or  Train  and  render 
such  aid  as  is  in  their  power. 

A  succession  of  short  rapid  blasts  is  the 
alarm  for  cattle. 

The  length  of  time  required  for  freight  Trains 
to  whistle  for  stations  is  six  seconds,  and  for 
Passenger  Trains  four  seconds. 

Engine  Bell  Signals. 
37.  The  signal  for  starting  an  Engine  or 
Train  will  be  given  by  ringing  the  bell  of  the 
Engine,  not  less  than  ten  seconds  before  start- 
ing, this  must  always  be  done  before  starting  the 
Engine. 


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Signals  by  Bell   Cord. 

38.  Bell  Cords  must  be  used  on  all  Passenger 
Trains,  and  must  be  connected  with  the  Alarm 
Bell  of  the  Engine,  and  extend  through  or  over 
the  whole  Train  to  the  rear  end  of  the  last  car. 

One  tap  of  the  Alarm  Bell  when  the  Engine  is 
standing  is  a  signal  to  start. 

One  tap  of  the  Alarm  Bell  when  the  Engine  is 
running  is  a  signal  to  stop. 

One  tap  of  the  Alarm  Bell  when  the  Engine  is 
running,  given  immediately  after  the  Whistle  has 
been  sounded  for  a  station,  is  a  signal  to  stop  at 
that  station.  The  Engineer  will  answer  by  two 
sharp  blasts  of  the  Whistle,  showing  the  signal 
is  understood. 

Three  taps  of  the  Alarm  Bell  is  a  signal  to 
back  the  Train. 

Lantern    Signals. 

39.  To  Stop,  swing  a  Lantern  across  the  track 
To  Back,  raise  and  lower  a    Lantern  perpen- 
dicularly. 

To  Go  Ahead,  swing  a  Lantern  over  the  head. 

Bear  Signals, 

40.  All  Night  Trains  must  carry  two  Red 
Lights  on  rear  car,  and  Day  Freight  Trains  two 


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Red  Flags.  Engines  when  running  alone  at 
night  will  carry  two  Red  Lamps  on  rear  of  ten- 
der. 

41.  Headlights  on  Engines  must  always  be 
lighted  when  running  after  dark  with  or  with- 
out a  Train. 

Instructions  Concerning  Signals. 

42.  Engineers,  when  flagged,  will  give  two 
low  blasts  of  the  Whistle  as  notice  that  the  Sig- 
nal is  seen,  provided  it  is  not  necessary  to  call 
for  brakes  the  instant  he  sees  the  Signal. 

43.  Engineers  when  carrying  Red  Signals,  as 

per  Rule  33,  will  invariably  call  the  attention  of 

the  Engineer  and  Conductor  of  opposing  Trains, 

wherever    met,    to    Signals  by   five    (5)    short 

blasts  of  the  Whistle,  which  must  be  answered 

by  two  (2)  low  Whistles  as  an  acknowledgment 

that  the  Signal  is  heard  and  understood.     When 

the  response  is  not  given,  the  Train  giving  the 

Signal  must  stop  and  give  notice,  and  whenever 

compelled  to  stop  for  this  acknowledgment,  the 

facts  must  be  reported  to  the  Superintendent. 

Engineers  will  also  give  notice  of  their  Signals 

to  Section  Men  and  Bridge  Men  by  five  (5)  short 

blasts  of  the  Whistle.     When  Trains  being  met 

also  have  Signals,  they  will  answer  by  two  short 


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blasts,  and  then  call  attention  to  their  own  Sig- 
nals by  five  (5)  short  blast"  "  Hicb  will  be  an- 
swered by  the  opposing  Train  by  two  (2)  short 
blasts. 

44.  It  must  be  distinctly  understood,  how- 
tver,  that  the  Train  being  passed  is  not  re- 
lieved from  reponsibility  for  not  noticing  the 
Signal  on  the  passing  Train,  even  though  they 
fail  to  hear  the  five  blasts  of  the  Whistle,  or  if 
the  opposing  Train  fails  to  stop  for  the  ac- 
knowledgment. 

45.  Regular  Trains  when  carrying  Red  Sig- 
nals and  running  in  advance  of  time,  will  con- 
tinue the  Red  Signals.  It  is  understood  that 
Regular  Trains  in  advance  of  time  have  only  the 
rights  of  Irregular  or  Wild  Trains  while  ahead 
of  time,  and  when  they  fail  to  keep  ahead  of 
time  they  assume  all  the  rights  of  the  Regular 
Train  which  they  represent.  Regular  Trains 
not  carrying  Red  Signals  and  receiving  an  order 
to  run  in  advance  of  time  will  not  carry  White 
Signals  while  ahead  of  time. 

46*  Every  Conductor,  Engineer,  Train 
Hand,  Station  Agent,  Telegraph  Operator,  Track 
Foreman,  Switchman,  Watchman,  or  other  em- 
ploye of  the  Company  having  to  make  signals. 
is  required  to  provide  himself  with  signals,  keep 


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them  on  hand,  in  good  order,  and  always  in 
readiness  for  immediate  use.  All  necessary  ma- 
terials for  making  signals  must  be  carried  in  the 
Baggage  or  Caboose  Car  of  every  Train— such  as 
Red  and  White  Lanterns,  Red  and  White  Flags, 
and  Torpedoes. 

47.  Flagging  against  Trains  means  a  man 
ahead  of  the  train  three-fourths  (f)  of  a  mile 
with  Danger  Signals.  Those  giving  Signals 
must  locate  themselves  so  as  to  be  plainly  seen, 
and  make  them  in  such  a  manner  as  to  be  readily 
understood. 

SECTION  THIRD. 

STANDARD   TIME. 

48.  The  clock  in  the  Dispatcher's  office  of 
each  Division  is  the  Standard  of  Time  for  such 
Division,  and  watches  of  all  Conductors,  En- 
gineers and  other  employes  of  the  respective 
Division  must  be  regulated  daily  by  this  stand- 
ard. No  excuse  will  be  taken  for  variation  of 
watches.  The  time  will  be  regulated  by  tele- 
graph from  Dispatcher's  office  of  each  Division 
at  12  o'clock  M.  each  day.  The  Standard  of 
Time  for  all  Divisions  and  Branches  east  of 
Fargo  is  St.  Paul  Time,  and  for  Dakota  Division 
and  Branches,  15  minutes  slower  than  St.  Paul 
Time,    and  for    Missouri    Division  30  minutes 


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slower  than  St.  Paul  Time,  and  for  Yellowstone 
Division  and  Branches,  45  minutes  slower  than 
St.  Paul  Time,  and  for  Montana  Division  and 
Branches,  one  hour  and  fifteen  minutes  slower 
than  St.  Paul  Time,  and  for  Rocky  Mountain  Di- 
vision li  hours  slower  than  St.  Paul  Time,  and  for 
Idaho  and  Pacific  Divisions  and  Branches,  Port- 
land Time,  which  is  two  hours  slower  than  St. 
Paul  Time. 

49.  Conductors  and  Engineers  will  compare 
their  watches  with  the  clocks  at  the  point  where 
their  run  commences,  and  will  furnish  the  time 
to  other  employes  on  the  road. 

SECTION  FOURTH. 

RULES  FOR  THE  RUNNING  OF  TRAINS. 

50.  The  Trains  are  Classed  as  to  priority  of 
right  to  the  road  as  indicated  on  the  Time 
Tables. 

51  •  Trains  which  have  their  time  at  stations 
specified  in  Time  Table  are  Regular  Trains. 
All  other  Trains  are  Irregular. 

52.     Whenever  a  Train  becomes  twenty-four 
hours  or  more  behind  its  own  time,  it  loses  all 
right  of  track  and  can  only  proceed  as  an  Irreg- 
ular Train. 
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53.  On  all  Divisions  and  Branches  of  the 
Road,  the  Eastward  and  Southward  Bound 
Trains  shall  have  the  right  to  the  Road  against 
all  Westward  and  Northward  Bound  Trains  of 

the  same  or  Inferior  Class;  but  no  Eastward  or 
Southward  Bound  Train  must  leave  any  Station 
or  Passing  Place  where  by  the  Time  Table  it 
should  pass  a  Train  of  the  same  class,  until  five 
minutes  after  its  own  time  per  Table,  and  this 
five  minutes  allowed  for  variation  of  watches 
must  be  observed  at  every  succeeding  station 
until  it  shall  have  passed  the  expected  Train. 
This  rule  is  not  intended  to  give  any  rights  to  a 
Train  of  an  Inferior  Class  against  a  Train  of  a 
Superior  Class,  but  it  is  only  to  affect  the  Trains 
of  the  same  class  in  regard  to  each  other.  No 
portion  of  the  five  minutes  allowed  for  variation 
of  watches  must  be  used  by  Trains  running  in 
either  direction. 

54,  On  all  Branches  of  the  Eastern  Divisions 
of  this  road,  Trains  going  from  the  Junction  Sta- 
tion on  the  Main  Line  will  be  considered  West 
Bound,  and  Trains  approaching  the  Junction 
station  on  the  Main  Line  will  be  considered  East 
Bound. 

55.  All  Trains  of  an  Inferior  Class  must 


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keep  out  of  the  way  of  all  Trains  of  a  Superior 
Class  going  in  either  direction. 

56.  Trains  of  an  Inferior  Class  moving  in 
the  same  direction  with  Trains  of  a  Superior 
Class,  must  get  out  of  their  way  by  going  into 
the  nearest  siding. 

5  7#  A  Train  must  not  leave  a  station  under 
any  circumstances,  before  its  time  as  specified  in 
the  Time  Table  without  a  Special  Order  from  the 
Superintendent,  When  no  arriving  time  is 
specified,  Trains  may  arrive  at  stations  ten  (10) 
minutes  (or  less,  as  may  be  sufficient  for  the 
purpose)  ahead  of  their  leaving  time,  in  order  to 
do  station  business  and  leave  on  time,  or  let  fol- 
lowing Sections  come  in;  provided  they  do  not 
exceed  the  maximum  of  speed  prescribed  in 
Rule  59. 

58.  The  running  time  of  the  Train  is  in- 
tended to  be  used  in  running,  and  not  wasted  at 
stations,  and  Trains  having  slow  time,  will  not 
wait  at  stations  to  kill  time,  but  will  consume 
all  the  time  in  running,  except  as  provided  in 
Rule  57. 

59i  The  maximum  Rate  of  Speed  for  Passen- 
ger Trains  is  two  (2)  minutes  to  the  mile.  Stock 
and  Mixed  Trains  three  (3)  minutes  to  the  mile. 


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Freight  and  Wild  Trains  four  (4)  minutes  to  the 
mile.     (See  Speed  Table,  Page  79). 

60.  Passenger  Trains  meeting  Passenger 
Trains,  whether  by  Time  Table  regulations  or 
by  Special  Order,  will  come  to  a  full  stop  be- 
tween switches  and  as  near  to  each  other  as 
practicable.  Passenger  Trains  will  approach  all 
stations  with  care,  and  will  not  pass  the  first 
switch  at  stations  where  Trains  of  any  class  are 
being  met,  without  Train  being  under  perfect 
control- 

61.  Freight  and  Working  Trains  will  come 
to  a  full  stop  at  stations  when  meeting  any 
Train. 

62.  When  Trains  meet  by  Special  Order,  the 
Conductors  and  Engineers  must  inform  each 
Other  what  Train  they  are.  This  must  be  done 
by  word  of  mouth,  and  not  by  any  signals  of 
the  hand  or  fingers. 

63.  No  Train  shall  proceed  toward  a  sta- 
tion where  it  expects  to  meet  a  Train  of  the 
same  class  having  a  right  to  the  road  unless  it 
has  ample  time  to  arrive  at  that  station  strictly 
at  or  before  the  Time  Table  time  for  the  latter 
Train  to  leave  that  station. 

64.  No  Second  Class  Train  must  leave  a 
station  immediately  preceding  a  station   where 


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a  First  Class  Train  is  expected  to  be  met,  unless 
it  shall  be  able  to  arrive  at  the  latter  station  by 
its  average  rate  of  running,  and  get  on  siding 
entirely  out  of  the  way  of  the  First  Class  Train, 
ten  (10)  minutes  before  the  time  the  First  Class 
Train  is  due  to  leave  that  station. 

65.  No  Second  Class  Train  shall  leave  a  sta- 
tion immediately  preceding  a  station  where  they 
are  to  be  overtaken  by  a  First  Class  Train,  unless 
they  have  ample  time  to  arrive  at  the  station  and 
get  out  of  their  way  ten  (10)  minutes  before  the 
First  Class  Train  is  due  to  arrive. 

66.  Leaving  Time  of  Trains  is  always  to  be 
taken  for  Card  Time. 

67.  The  Full  Faced  Figures  on  the  Time 
Tables  indicate  the  regular  Meeting  and  Passing 
places  for  Trains. 

68.  Should  it  become  necessary  for  a  First 
Class  Train  to  occupy  the  Main  Track  at  a  sta- 
tion or  turnout,  in  the  time  of  any  Train  of  the 
same  class  which  by  the  Time  Table  should 
either  stop  or  pass  any  First  Class  Train  at  such 
station  or  turnout,  no  signal  shall  be  given  to 
such  approaching  Train  except  as  provided  in 
Rule  TO. 

69.  Should    a  Second  Class  Train  be  com- 
pelled  to  occupy  the  Main  Track  on  the  time  of 


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any  First  Class  Train,  the  Conductor  of  the  Sec- 
ond Class  Train  must  send  out  the  proper  Danger 
Signal  to  prevent  accident.  If  Freight  Trains 
are  obliged  to  keep  the  Main  Track  at  any  time 
when  passing  Passenger  Trains,  a  man  must 
always  be  sent  out  with  Red  Signals  to  warn  the 
approaching  Train,  and  the  Freight  Train  Con- 
ductor must  see  that  the  Switches  are  right  for 
the  Passenger  Train  to  go  on  the  siding. 

70.  When  a  Second  Class  Train  is  occupying 
the  Main  Track  inside  the  Yard  Limits  at  sta- 
tions where  Yard  Limits  Posts  are  erected,  or 
between  Switches  at  other  stations,  where  by  the 
Time  Table  a  Train  of  its  own  class  should  stop 
or  meet  any  Train,  no  Signal  will  be  sent  out, 
except  where  the  view  is  obstructed,  or  when  the 
weather  is  such  as  to  prevent  seeing  far  enough 
ahead  to  avoid  accident,  in  which  case  both 
Trains  are  alike  responsible,  in  case  of  collision. 

71.  Irregular  Trains  shall  not  be  run  with- 
out an  order  direct  from  the  Division  Super- 
intendent. They  shall  be  known  and  described 
according  to  their  character  as  "  Special,"  Pas- 
senger, Freight,  or  Working  Trains,  or  "Spe- 
cial Engines."  Such  Trains  have  no  rights  on 
the  road  other  than  those  conferred  in  the  Spe- 
cial Orders  by  which  they  run,   and,  except   in 


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cases  when  they  are  given  special  rights  over 
Regular  Trains,  they  must  clear  the  Main 
Track  at  least  fifteen  (15)  minutes  before 
Passenger  Trains  and  ten  (10)  minutes  before 
Freight  Trains  are  due. 

7  2.  On  the  arrival  of  an  Irregular  Train  at 
its  appointed  destination,  or  on  its  quitting  the 
use  of  the  road  when  authorized  to  run  back  and 
forth,  the  Conductor  (or  Engineer  in  case  of  a 
Special  Engine  without  Conductor)  shall  notify 
the  Division  Superintendent  to  that  effect  in 
writing,  to  be  sent  by  telegraph  and  placed  on 
file  by  the  Operator,  and  all  its  rights  to  run 
shall  then  expire. 

73.  Conductors  and  Engineers  of  Wood, 
Work,  and  Construction  Trains,  must,  before 
going  to  their  work  in  the  morning,  ascertain 
the  position  of  all  Trains,  and  learn  positively 
that  all  Trains  due  during  the  night  have  arrived 
or  passed.  They  shall  report  to  the  Division 
Superintendent  where  they  intend  to  run  and 
work,  and  receive  a  Special  Order  to  do  so.  All 
such  Trains  when  leaving  a  station  for  their 
work  or  returning,  must  proceed  with  the  ut- 
most caution,  and  never  risk  the  safety  of  the 
Road.  They  must  never  be  on  the  Road  within 
fifteen  (15)  minutes  of  the  time  any  Passenger 


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Train  is  due.     They  may  continue   their  work, 
when   of    pressing     importance,    until    regular 
Freight  Trains  approach,  provided  a  Flagman 
is  kept  a  half  mile  each  way,  with  the  proper 
Signals,  when  they  must  run  before  the   Freight 
Train  to  the  nearest  siding.     The  Flagman,  in 
every  such  case,  must  exhibit  the  prescribed  Red 
Signal,  and  also,  on  arriving  at  his  post,  must  at 
on  ce   place  a  torpedo   on  the  rail   and  keep  it 
there  till  called  in  by  the  whistle  of  the  Engine 
of  his  Train,  or  until  he  is  certain  his  Signal  is 
observed  by  the  Engineer  of  the  Freight  Train. 
Should  he  hear  the  Freight  Train  coming 
after  he  has  been  called  in,  he  will  remain  at 
his  post  and  flag  the  approaching  Train. 

74.  Conductors  of  Wood,  Work,  and  Con- 
struction Trains  must  also  notify  the  Superin- 
tendent  every  evening,  from  the  nearest  tele- 
graph office,  where  they  will  work  the  day  fol- 
lowing,  and  under  no  consideration  pass  the 
limits  given  without  permission.  They  will  not 
occupy  the  Main  Track  between  8  p.  m.  and  5.30 

A.  M. 

75.  If  a  subsequent  order  be  given,  moving  a 
Working  Train  beyond,  or  curtailing  the  length 
of  the  limits  first  prescribed  for  it,  the  original 
order  expires  and  must  not  be  used. 


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76.  The  responsibility  for  Rear  End  Collisions 
at  Coaling,  Wooding  or  Watering  Stations,  as 
a  rule,  rests  with  the  following  Train,  but  if  the 
view  is  not  clear  or  the  weather  stormy  or  foggy, 
then  both  Trains  are  equally  responsible  ;  pro- 
vided, however,  that  a  Second  Class  Train  will 
protect  itself  against  a  First  Class  Train  at  Coal- 
iug,  Watering  and  Wooding  Stations,  the  same 
as  at  other  points.  In  case  a  stop  is  made  be- 
tween stations  for  Fuel  or  Water,  the  rear  end 
must  be  protected  as  per  Rule  95. 

77.  No  Train  will  move  backward  over  any 
part  of  the  Road,  whether  it  be  on  Main  Track 
or  Siding,  or  however  short  a  distance,  unless 
there  is  a  man  on  the  rear  end  of  the  Rear  Car 
before  the  Train  is  signaled  to  move  backward, 
who  will  remain  in  that  position  while  the  Train 
is  moving  backward.  This  will  apply  to  backing 
a  Train  on  side  tracks  or  in  any  of  the  various 
yards.  When  making  up  Trains  in  yards  it  may 
not  always  be  practicable  to  have  a  man  on  rear 
of  Rear  Car.  In  such  cases  there  must  be  a  man 
on  the  ground  in  full  view,  to  warn  persons  of 
danger. 

78.  The  Trains  possessing  the  right  to  the 
Road  are  entitled  to  the  Main  Track  at  meeting 
points,   but  will  promptly  take  the   Side  Track 


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when  it  is  known  that  Trains  are  to  be  met  and 
passed,  and  time  can  be  saved  by  so  doing. 
Where  practicable,  Trains  will  always  take  the 
Side  Track  from  the  nearest  end.  If  from  any 
cause  it  is  necessary  for  Trains  intending  to  take 
Side  Track  to  run  by  and  back  in,  a  man  must 
be  sent  with  a  flag  at  least  one-half  mile  in  ad- 
vance of  the  Train.  Trains  should  always 
approach  sidings  with  caution,  in  anticipation 
of  a  Train  backing  in  at  the  near  end  of  the 
switch. 

79.  Trains  may  consist  of  one  or  several  Sec- 
tions. When  more  than  one  Section,  the  engine 
of  each  Section  except  the  last  shall  carry  the 
prescribed  signals  to  indicate  that  another  train 
is  following. 

80t  When  one  Section  of  a  train  follows  an- 
other that  is  carrying  Signals  for  it,  the  Section 
or  train  following  has  all  the  Time  Table 
rights  of  the  leading  train  and  no  more. 

81.  Whenever  one  train  is  to  follow  another 
on  the  same  time,  notice  must  be  given  to  the 
forward  train  and  the  Conductor  thereof  must 
notify  in  person  all  Conductors  whom  he  may 
meet  at  stations  where  he  stops  of  the  fact,  be- 
sides carrying  the  proper  signal.  One  train  fol- 
lowing another  must  be  kept  at  least  one  mile 


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behind  except  at  Stations  or  Water  Tanks,  which 
must  be  approached  with  great  care. 

82.  When  any  Section  of  a  train  is  unable 
to  make  the  specified  time,  the  Conductor  will 
drop  a  man  with  Danger  Signals  to  warn  all  the 
following  trains.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  Conductor 
of  every  train,  when  the  train  stops  from  any 
cause,  to  immediately  protect  the  rear  end  of  his 
train  as  per  Rule  95.  No  understanding  with 
the  Conductor  of  the  following  train  will  relieve 
him  of  his  duty. 

83.  Any  train  following  a  Red  Signal  must 
be  run  with  caution,  at  all  stations,  on  all  curves 
and  obscure  pionts  on  the  road,  on  the  supposi- 
tion that  the  signals  have  not  been  everywhere 
noticed. 

84.  When  two  or  more  Sections  of  a  Pas- 
senger Train  are  run  they  must  be  kept 
fifteen  (15)  minutes  apart.  When  a  light  en- 
gine  is  run  as  first  Section  of  a  Passenger  Train, 
or  when  two  or  more  Sections  other  than  Pas- 
senger Trains  are  run,  they  must  be  kept  ten  (10) 
minutes  apart,  except  at  meeting  points,  which 
must  be  approached  with  great  care.  At  such 
points  the  responsibility  of  a  collision  rests  with 
the  following  Train.  The  following  Train  must 
approach  all  stations  with  great  care,  expecting 


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to  find  the  leading  Train  at  the  station.  In  case 
of  fog,  darkness,  or  at  dangerous  places,  the  for- 
ward Train,  as  an  extra  precaution,  will  send  out 
a  Flagman,  but  it  must  be  distinctly  understood 
that  this  does  not  relieve  the  following  Train 
from  the  responsibility  for  a  collision. 

85.  Engines  running  alone  or  in  company 
with  other  engines  or  trains  must  carry  a  Red 
Signal  on  the  rear  of  their  tenders  by  night. 
Such  Engines  must  carry  the  proper  Signals 
to  be  used  in  case  of  detention  or  "  breaking 
down." 

86.  Whenever  a  Train  or  Engine  is  run 
over  any  portion  of  the  road  without  a  Conduc- 
tor, the  Engineer  will  be  regarded  both  as  Con- 
ductor and  Engineer,  and  will  act  accordingly. 
Ho  will  be  required  to  make  the  Conductor's 
running  reports  and  return  them  to  the  proper 
officers. 

87.  Should  one  train  be  held  by  another  be- 
tween Telegraph  Stations,  the  Conductor  of  the 
train  thus  detained  may  require  the  first  train 
passing  him  bound  in  the  same  direction  to  carry 
Signals  for  him  to  the  next  Telegraph  Station, 
where  he  must  report  for  orders,  but  a  Passenger 
Train  shall  not  carry  Signals  for  a  Freight  Train 
when  another  Passenger  Train  is  to  be  met  at 


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the  Telegraph  Station  or  some  station  interme- 
diate, nor  in  any  case  unless  the  Freight  Train  is 
ready  to  follow  immediately. 

88t  If  it  is  not  possible  to  let  the  Regular 
Train  pass  without  delay,  the  Delayed  Train  can 
carry  the  Signals  and  run  ahead  of  the  Regular 
Train  to  the  next  Telegraph  Station,  where 
they  will  notify  the  Superintendent  of  the  Di- 
vision what  they  have  done.  Should  the  Delayed 
Train  carry  the  Signals  and  run  ahead  and  on 
the  time  of  a  Regular  Train,  they  must  be  very 
particular  to  notify  all  trains  they  meet  until 
they  arrive  at  the  Telegraph  Station.  If, 
upon  arrival  at  the  Telegraph  Station,  they  re- 
ceive orders  from  the  Superintendent  to  proceed 
ahead  of  the  Regular  Train  on  whose  time  they 
have  been  running,  they  will  notify  all  trains 
they  meet  until  their  arrival  at  a  station  where 
a  Register  Book  is  kept,  when  they  will  register 
the  fact  that  they  carried  Signals  and  run  as 
Train  No. from Station  to Station. 

89.  It  will  be  the  duty  of  the  Agent  and 
Operator  at  the  station  where  there  is  no  Register 
Book,  and  to  which  Signals  are  carried  as  per 
Rules  87  and  88,  to  flag  and  notify  all  Opposing 
Trains  of  the  fact,  until  the  expected  train  for 
which  the  Signals  are  carried  has   arrived.     The 


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Agent  or  Operator  will  also  notify  the  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Division  that  Train or  En- 
gine   carried  Signals  to  his  station  for  Train 

or  Engine  No. and  that  he  will  keep  Signal 

out  for  Opposing  Trains  until  the  expected  train 
arrives. 

90.  Engines  or  Trains  that  have  orders  to 
carry  Signals  to  stations  where  there  are  no  Reg- 
ister Books  kept  will  be  governed  by  Rule  88. 

91.  Except  as  provided  for  in  Rules  87  and 
88,  Conductors  shall  not  assume  the  rights  or 
take  the  time  of  another  train  without  special 
orders  from  the  Superintendent. 

92.  When  an  Extra  Engine  is  sent  over  the 
road  on  the  time  of  a  Passenger  Train,  it  shall 
be  run  as  the  first  section  of  the  Passenger  Train 
when  practicable,  and  carry  Red  Signals  for  it. 

93.  No  Train  or  Engine  without  a  Train  shall 
start  to  follow  a  Passenger  Train  until  at  least 
five  (5)  minutes  after  its  departure,  and  must 
then  follow  with  great  caution.     See  Rule  84. 

94.  Trains  are  never  to  be  pushed  by  the 
Engine  when  it  can  possibly  be  avoided.  In 
case  two  or  more  Engines  must  be  used,  and  if 
for  any  reason  it  is  not  advisable  to  couple  them 
together,  the  train  must  be  divided  and  a  part 
taken  by  each  Engine. 


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95.  When  an  accident  occurs  or  when  a  train 
stops  on  the  main  track  between  stations,  the 
Train  Men  must  instantly  take  all  necessary 
measures  to  thoroughly  protect  it  in  both  direc- 
tions. The  rear  Brakeman  must  immediately 
go  back  with  Danger  Signals  not  less  than  nine 
hundred  (900)  yards  or  the  distance  of  sixteen 
standing  telegraph  poles,  whether  another  train 
is  expected  or  not.  He  must  have  with  him 
three  Torpedoes  in  addition  to  the  proper  Flag  or 
Lanterns;  these  Torpedoes  he  will  place  upon 
the  rail  five  or  six  rods  apart,  the  farthest  one 
being,  if  possible,  one-half  mile  from  the  obstruc- 
tion. 

96.  When  a  Flagman  is  sent  out  to  signal 
any  approaching  train,  he  must,  if  possible, 
avoid  stopping  on  a  curve,  or  behind  any 
obstruction,  endeavoring  to  pass  beyond  the 
same,  should  such  exist,  and  reach  a  position 
where  he  can  be  clearly  seen  from  the  approaching 
Train,  for  at  least  one-fourth  of  a  mile.  The 
Conductor  must  know  that  his  Train  is  fully 
protected  in  both  directions,  and  he  will  be 
held  responsible,  if  any  accident  occurs  from 
want  of  any  precaution  that  could  have  been 
taken. 

97.  When  a  Flagman  is  called  in,  and  there  is 


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not  a  clear  view  for  one-fourth  of  a  mile  in  the  rear 
of  the  train,  Torpedoes  will  be  left  on  the  track. 

98.  In  cases  of  fog,  storm  or  darkness,  the 
use  of  Torpedoes  is  particularly  required.  Flag- 
men will,  if  possible,  stop  approaching  Trains 
before  they  explode  the  Torpedoes,  and,  when 
they  succeed  in  so  doing,  will  preserve  the  same 
for  future  use. 

99.  Trains  are  to  be  run  under  the  direction 
of  the  Conductor,  except  when  such  directions 
conflict  with  these  rules,  or  involve  risk  or  haz- 
ard, in  which  case  the  Engineer  will  be  held 
equally  responsible, 

100.  Conductors  and  Engineers  are  prohib- 
ited from  making  "  Flying  Switches,"  The  use 
of  sticks  in  breaking  is  also  prohibited  except  on 
mountain  grades,  and  then  only  by  the  approval 
of  the  Division  Superintendent. 

101.  Freight  Trains  that  are  designated  to 
carry  Passengers, will  not  carry  them  except  upon 
the  rear  Section,  when  more  than  one  Section, 
except  by  special  order  of  the  Superintendent  of 
the  Division. 

102.  Trains  will  not  stop  at  those  stations 
against  which  a  *  is  placed  in  the  Time  Tables, 
unless  it  shall  be  necessary  to  take  fuel  or  water, 
pass  or  get  out  of  the  way  of  trains. 


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103-  All  Trains  and  all  Engines  with  or 
without  Trains,  must  come  to  a  full  stop  at 
the  crossing  of  all  intersecting  Railroads?  at 
a  distance  not  exceeding  200  feet  from  the 
same,  and  never  proceed  until  the  way  is 
known  to  be  clear. 

104.  In  doing  work  in  cities  and  villages, 
where,  by  city  ordinance,  fines  are  imposed  for 
blocking  crossings,  Trainmen  are  person- 
ally  liable  unless  it  can  be  shown  that  the  block- 
ing of  the  crossing  was  unavoidable. 

105.  Great  care  must  betaken  in  handling 
Stock  Trains  to  prevent  injury  to  stock.  En- 
gines taking  water  must  be  cut  off  before  reach, 
ing  the  tank,  to  avoid  jerking  the  stock  to  get 
the  tank  spout  in  place. 

When  Trains  Break  in  Two. 

1 06.  When  an  Engineer  discovers  that  his 
Train  has  broken  apart,  he  will  give  the  Train- 
men notice  by  giving  two  successive  blasts  of  the 
whistle— the  first  prolonged,  the  second   much 

shorter,  thus -,  and  repeat  several  times 

when  necessary;  and  will  not  stop  the  forward 
part  until  he  is  sure  the  rear  part  is  at  a  stand- 
still. When  entirely  certain  that  the  rear  part 
has   stopped,  the  forward   part  may    stop,  and 


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after  sending  back  a  Flag  or  Signal,  will  move 
slowly  back  to  get  the  rear  part  of  Train,  but 
not  until  a  Signal  to  back  up  has  been  received 
from  the  rear  part  of  the  Train,  which  must  not 
be  given  unless  the  rear  part  is  standing  still. 
If  the  Engineer  cannot  make  sure  that  the  rear 
part  has  stopped,  he  will  proceed  to  the  nearest 
siding,  where  he  will  leave  his  train,  after  which 
he  will  Flag  his  Engine  back  to  the  rear  part  of 
his  train,  presuming  that  it  is  still  in  motion 
and  taking  great  care  not  to  collide  with  it.  As 
soon  as  the  men  upon  the  rear  portion  of  the 
Train  discover  that  it  has  broken  apart,  they 
will  stop  it,  and  protect  the  front  and  rear  by 
the  usual  Danger  Signals.  If  a  following  Train 
reaches  this  detached  part  before  its  Engine 
has  returned,  the  following  Train  will  not  push 
the  detached  portion.  If  any  train  breaks 
into  more  than  two  (2)  parts,  the  rear  part  must 
be  stopped  first,  then  the  part  next  forward  of  it, 
and  so  on,  using  great  care  not  to  stop  any  part 
so  as  to  permit  a  following  portion  to  collide 
with  it.  When  stopped,  each  portion  must  be 
protected  by  Signals,  if  possible. 

107.  To  avoid  any  misunderstanding  and 
unnecessary  telegraphing,  the  following  will  be 
observed:     Whenever   a  new   Time  Card  takes 


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effect,  all  Trains  on  the  new  Card  will  take  the" 
time  and  rights  of  corresponding  Trains  on  the' 
old  Card.  If  this  leaves  the  new  train  ahead  of' 
time,  they  will  not  proceed  without  special 
orders  until  they  strike  the  time  of  the  Train 
whose  number  they  take.  If  the  numbers  of 
trains  are  changed  by  change  of  Card,  the  Trains 
of  the  new  Card  will  not  take  the  new  numbers 
without  an  order  from  the  Superintendent.  If 
the  new  Card  takes  effect  when  certain  Trains 
are  between  stations,  all  such  Trains  will  Flag 
to  the  next  Telegraph  Station.  It  must  be  dis- 
tinctly understood  that  the  moment  a  new  Card 
takes  effect  the  old  one  is  thrown  away,  and  if 
the  new  Card  calls  for  Trains  that  should  have 
left  the  terminal  before  the  new  Card  took  effect, 
such  Trains  have  an  existence  from  the  very 
moment  the  Card  takes  effect,  no  matter  if  be- 
tween stations,  and  all  Trains  affected  will  not 
run  against  these  Trains  without  special  orders # 
108.  Any  alteration  or  modification  of  these 
Rules  and  Regulations  will  accompany  the  Time 
Tables,  as  Special  Instructions;  and  such  Special 
Instructions  will  remain  in  force  only  while  the 
Time  Table  to  which  they  are  attached  continues 
in  use,  and  will  apply  only  to  that  Division  of 
the  road  to  which  the  Time  Table  on  which  they 
are  printed  belongs. 


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109.  In  every  case  of  Doubt  take  the 
Safe  Side. 

RESPONSIBILITY  FOR  THE  SAFETY  OF  SWITCHES. 

110.  The  absolute  General  Rule  for  all 
Switches,  when  not  in  actual  use,  is  that  they 
must  be  set  for  the  Main  Track  and*  locked. 

111.  A  Switch  must  never  be  left  open  for 
another  Train  or  Engine,  upon  the  supposition 
that  its  Conductor  will  close  it,  unless  such  Con- 
ductor assumes  its  charge.  Conductors,  Brake- 
men  or  others  handling  Switches,  must  stand  by 
them  until  relieved,  or  until  Switches  are  closed. 

112.  The  Conductor  or  Engineer  who  uses  a 
Switch  is  responsible  for  its  position,  unless  the 
Switchman  or  another  Conductor  personally  as- 
sumes its  charge. 

113.  All  persons  who  are  required  to  open  or 
close  Switches  must  never  attempt  to  throw  the 
Switch  while  a  Locomotive  or  Car  is  on  the 
Shifting  Rail,  except  to  prevent  an  accident. 

SECTION  FIFTH. 

RULES   FOR  THE   RUNNING   OF   TRAINS   BY  SPECIAL 
ORDER. 

114.  In  moving  Trains  by  Special  Order, 
each  Section  shall  be  taken  and  considered  as  a 


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arate  and  distinct  Train,  and  shall  receive 
and  run  only  under  Special  Orders  addressed  to 
its  own  Conductor  and  Engineer. 

115.     All  orders  for  the  movement  of  Trains 
'  by  Telegraph  will  be  addressed  to  the  Conductor 
and   Engineer,    and   written    by   the    receiving 
Operator  on  manifold  paper,  so  arranged  that 
three  impressions  shall  be  taken.     The  Conduct- 
or and  Engineer  addressed  shall  read  the  order 
carefully,   and,  if   understood,  shall  sign  it,  to- 
gether with  Train  number,  which  must  be  trans- 
mitted with  it.     It  will  then   be  repeated  back 
over  their  signatures    to  the   Dispatcher,    who 
will,  if   the  order  is  correctly    repeated,    reply, 
"  Order  Number  "  (give  number)   "is   O.K.", 
sign  and  give  time,  all  of  which   must  be  re- 
corded on  the  order,  and  the  whole  countersigned 
by  the  receiving  Operator.      One  impression  of 
the  order  when  properly  signed,  will  be  given  to 
Conductor,  and  one  to  Engineer.     The  third  im- 
pression must  be  kept  by  the  Operator  in  his 
manifold  book.     Receiving  Operators  must  not, 
under  any  circumstances,  repeat  an   order  back 
until  the  personal  signatures  of  the  Conductor 
and  Engineer  are  first  obtained. 

116.     All  Orders  and  Messages  relative  to  the 
movement  of  Trains  must  be  written  in  full, 


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and  no  abbreviations  used,  except  the  telegraph 
abbreviations,  "12  "  (How  do  you  understand?) 
and  "  13  "  (I  understand.)  Figures  must  be 
written  out  in  full  and  duplicated,  thus:  Twelve 
thirty  (12.30). 

117.  A  Special  Order  for  the  movement  of 
Trains,  sent  by  telegraph,  has  no  force  or 
value  until  the  understanding  of  the  Conductor 
and  Engineer  has  been  repeated  to  the  person 
giving  the  order,  and  been  approved  by  him  as 
"  0.  K. "  and  not  then  until  the  approval  is  en- 
tered upon  the  order  and  the  Operator  has  signed 
his  own  name  thereon.  When,  by  reason  of  the 
telegraph  failing,  or  from  any  other  cause  the 
understanding  cannot  be  sent,  or  "  0.  K."  given, 
the  order  is  void  and  will  be  so  considered 
by  all  concerned. 

1 1 8#  Both  Conductors  and  Engineers  shall 
sign  their  names  to  the  order.  Neither  shall 
sign  for  the  other,  nor  the  Operator  or  any  other 
person  for  either  of  them,  under  any  pretext 
whatever. 

119.  A  Train  shall  not  be  started  to  run  by 
Special  Order  unless  both  the  Conductor  and 
Engineer  have  a  copy  of  the  order  complete  as 
prescribed  in  Rule  115,  in  their  possession;  nor 
until  they  have  compared  the  copies  of  the  order, 


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one  with  the  other,  and  with  the  understanding 
given,  and  know  that  they  agree.  Operators 
must  not  allow  a  copy  of  an  order  to  leave  their 
possession  until  complete,  as  prescribed  in  Rule 
117,  nor  enter  "  0.  K."  thereon  in  advance  of 
its  receipt,  nor  sign  their  names  thereon  until 
the  order  is  otherwise  all  complete. 

120.  Alterations,  Interlineations  and  Eras- 
ures must  not  appear  on  orders  delivered  to 
Trainmen.  Should  it  be  necessary  to  make  any 
change  in  first  copy,  the  Dispatcher  must  repeat 
the  entire  order,  and  a  new  copy  be  made  by  re- 
ceiving Operator. 

1  21.  Not  more  than  one  person  on  a  District 
or  Division  shall  be  permitted,  at  the  same  time, 
to  give  Special  Orders  for  the  movement  of 
Trains. 

122.  Division  Superintendents  and  Train 
Dispatchers  under  their  directions,  are  the  only 
persons  authorized  to  give  such  orders,  and  the 
authority  is  limited  to  their  respective  Divisions 
or  Districts. 

123.  Train  Dispatchers  shall  only  give  such 
orders  in  the  name  of  the  Division  Superintend- 
ent, adding  thereto  the  initial  of  their  own. 

124.  A  transfer  of  the  authority  to  give 
Special  Orders  for  the  movement  of  Trains  shall 


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not  be  made  except  in  writing,  containing  a  spe- 
cific transfer  of  the  authority,  and  complete 
statement  of  all  unexpired  orders;  and  if  done 
by  telegraph,  an  understanding  shall  be  returned 
before  the  authority  is  exercised  by  another  per- 
son, and  "  0.  K. "  given,  as  provided  for  Special 
Orders  in  Rule  117. 

125.  When  orders  are  awaiting  the  arrival 
of  a  Train,  the  Operator  must  display  a  Green 
Signal.  On  sight  of  such  Signal  at  a  telegraph 
station,  Conductors  and  Engineers  must  go  at 
once  to  the  office  to  receive  and  respond  to  or- 
ders. The  Green  Signal  must  invariably  be 
lighted  after  dark,  and  in  complete  readiness 
for  instant  use.  Conductors  and  Engineers 
must  keep  a  careful  lookout  for  this  Signal  at 
telegraph  stations;  and  when  seen,  the  Train 
must  be  brought  to  a  full  stop,  and  they  must 
ascertain,  from  the  Operator  in  charge,  the 
object  of  the  Signal.  If  the  orders  are  not  for 
their  Train,  they  must  obtain  a  Clearance  on 
printed  form  to  that  effect  from  the  Operator  in 
charge,  which  the  Conductor  must  read  and 
hand  to  the  Engineer  before  proceeding. 

126.  The  absence  of  a  Signal  at  any  tele- 
graph station,  or  the  showing  of  a  White  Signal 
at  the  place  where  the  Train  Order  Signal  is 


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displayed,  is  clearance  so  far  as  it  relates  to 
Train  Orders,  but  at  all  night  telegraph  offices, 
between  the  hours  of  7  p.  m.  and  7  a.  m.,  all 
Trains  will  consider  themselves  held  for  orders 
unless  they  receive  a  clearance.  When  a  train  is 
held  for  orders  by  a  "  13  "  order,  1liey  cannot 
be  released  by  any  form  of  clearance  or  notice 
of  bad  track  or  bridges  unless  the  holding  order 
is  recalled.  It  requires  a  regular  "13"  order 
to  release  a  Train  held  for  orders  by  a  (i  1 3  " 
order. 

127.  When  an  Operator  receives  an  order  to 
Flag  and  hold  a  Train  for  orders,  the  "  13  "  will 
not  be  sent  back  until  the  Dispatcher  is  notified 
"  My  Signal  is  out." 

128.  When  an  Operator  receives  an  order  to 
hold  a  Train  which  is  standing  at  or  passing 
his  station,  the  "  13  "  must  not  be  sent  back 
until  the  Conductor  and  Engineer  have  been 
shown  the  order  and  signed  their  names. 

129.  In  giving  orders  against  Passenger 
Trains,  Dispatchers  will  in  every  case  get  the 
understanding  from  Conductor  of  Train  having 
the  right  to  the  road,  before  moving  any  Train 
against  them,  except  at  terminal  stations,  where 
Dispatchers  may  depend  upon  Operator  and 
Green  Signal  to  hold  such  ruling  Train. 


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130.  In  giving  orders  against  Freight  Trains 
Dispatchers  will,  so  far  as  practicable,  get  under- 
standing from  the  Conductor  of  the  Train  hav- 
ing the  right  to  the  road,  before  running  any 
Train  against  them;  but  in  case  such  understand- 
ing cannot  be  had  without  delay,  Dispatchers 
may  depend  upon  Operators  and  Green  Sig- 
nals to  hold  such  ruling  Train,  provided  they 
have  one  telegraph  office  open  between  the  sta- 
tion at  which  the  Train  is  held  for  orders  and  the 
meeting  point  ;  or  if  the  office  is  open  at  meet- 
ing point,  ruling  Train  may  be  held  by  Green 
Signal  one  station  from  meeting  point. 

131.  In  an  emergency  Rule  129  can  be  modi- 
fied so  as  to  allow  a  Train  to  be  run  against  a  Pas- 
senger Train,  by  holding  through  an  Agent  and 
Operator,  but  it  must  be  only  in  extreme  cases. 

132.  Every  precaution  must  be  taken  to 
prevent  orders  from  being  forgotten,  and  to  this 
end  avoid  holding  Trains  beyond  too  many  tele- 
graph stations. 

133.  All  Special  Orders  for  the  movement 
of  Trains  will  be  given  in  the  forms  herewith 
prescribed: 

Form  A. 

Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No will  not  pass 

until  Train  No Conductor, 

arrives. 


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Form  B. 

Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No run  to 

regardless  of  Train  No 

The  word  "  regardless  "  as  used  in  Train  orders  has  the  same  sig- 
nificance as  the  word  "  meet  " 

Form  BB. 

Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No   meet  Train 

No Conductor .at 

Form  C. — Bunning  Ahead  Order. 

Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No run   from 

to ahead' of  Train  No 


Upon  this  form  of  Order,  the  slow  Train  will 
run  ahead  of  the  fast  Train  to  the  point  desig- 
nated, but  not  ahead  of  its  own  Card  time,  or 
exceed  its  maximum  rate  of  speed. 

Form  D. 

Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No : 

Train  No.  ; . . .  runs  from to ahead 

of  you.     Left at 

Form  E. — Abandoning  Order. 

All  Concerned,  or  Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No. . . 

Train  No of  this  date,  April  sixteenth  (16th), 

is  abandoned  on Division,  or  East  or  West 

of  

Form  F. —  Carrying  Signals, 

Conductor  and  Engineer  Train  No 

Carry  signals  from to   for 

Conductor  or Engineer. 


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Form  G. 

and  Engineer: 

Carry  signals  for Light  Engine  or 

Conductor,  and  run  as  Second  Section  Train  No 

from to 

Form  H. 

and  Engineer: 

You  will  run  as  Third  Section  Train  No from 

...to 

Form  L— Working  Order. 

and  Engineer: 

Work  to-day,  April  sixteenth  (16th),  between 

and wild  (or  irregular),  (or  avoiding  regular 

trains).    Flag  against Work  Train  or  Extra 

on  same  ground  or  East  or  West  of He  is  not 

(or  is)  flagging  against  you. 

Form  J.— Irregular  or  Wild  Trains. 

Run  from to wild  (or  avoiding 

Regular  Trains).     Run  miles  per  hour.      Flag 

against  Jones.      (State  what  kind  of  a  Train  Jones  is 

running.)  East  or  West  of  He  is  (or  is  not) 

flagging  against  you. 

(Note.)  The  word  "  wild,"  as  used  in  Train  Orders,  has  the  same 
meaning  as  "  avoiding  Kegular  Trains,"  and  the  word  "  irregular" 
can  be  used  in  place  of  "  wild  "  if  desired. 

Form  K.— Flagging  avd  Holding. 

Agent  and  Operator: 

Flag  and  hold  Train  No at   for  orders. 

or 
Agent  and  Operator: 

Flag  and  hold  First,  Second  and  Third  Sections  Train 
No ....  at for  orders. 


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The  Dispatcher  must  be  absolutely  sure  the 
Train  has  not  passed  the  station  before  using 
this  form  of  order. 

Time  Orders. 

Orders  of  this  kind  should  only  be  given  in 
•case  of  an  emergency. 

Second  Class  Trains  running  ahead  of  or  against 
First  Class  Trains,  following  form  of  Order  will 
be  given  the  First  Class  Train: 

Form  L, 

Train  No  . . .  will  run  minutes  behind  Schedule 

Time  from to 

Upon  this  Order,  the  First  Class  Train  will 
run  not  less  than  ten  (10)  minutes  more  behind 
its  Schedule  Time  than  the  time  specified  in  the 
Order. 

Following  form  of  Order  will  be  given  the 
Second  Class  Train: 

Form  M. 

Train  No. . . .  can  use   minutes  on  the  time  of 

Train  No to  run  from to 

Upon  this  Order,  the  Second  Class  Train  can 
use  the  time  of  the  First  Class  Train  as  indi- 
cated, in  order  to  make  the  designated  or  any  in-  * 


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termediate  station,  ahead  of,  or  against  the  First 
Class  Train,  but  not  ahead  of  its  own  Schedule 
Time. 

In  all  cases  where  Special  Orders  are  not  fully 
understood,  ask  for  an  explanation,  and  in  every 
case  of  doubt  take  the  safe  side. 

Double  Order. 

In  using  this  form  of  Order,  send  to  all  Trains 
affected,  at  one  and  the  same  time,  when  it  is 
practicable  to  do  so. 

Form  Ab. — An  Order  for  a  Definite  Meeting  Point. 

Train  No Conductor and  Train  No. . . . 

Conductor will  meet  at 

Upon  an  Order  of  this  form,  the  Train  arriv- 
ing first  at  the  station  named,  will  wait  until  the 
other  Train  arrives,  unless  the  Conductor  and 
Engineer  receive  another  Order  authorizing  their 
Train  to  proceed. 

Form  Ad. — An  Order  giving  one  Train  the  right  to  the 
Boad  against  another,  to  a  certain  point,  until  a  certain 
time. 

Train  No Conductor 

You  can  have  until to  go  to against 

Train  No ....  Conductor 

Upon  this  Order,  the  first-named  Train  has 
the  right  to  run  to  the  station  designated  up^to 


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the  given  time,  or  before,  but  not  ahead  of 
Schedule  time,  and  from  there  it  will  be  governed 
by  Time  Card  rules.  Should  the  first-named 
Train  fail  to  reach  the  station  designated  within 
the  time  allowed,  it  will  run  as  per  Schedule, 
against  the  other  Train.  In  such  case  the  Train 
last  named  in  the  Order  will  not  leave  the  station 
designated  until  five  minutes  after  the  time 
allowed  for  the  first-named  Train  to  arrive,  after 
which  time  it  will  run  as  per  Schedule. 

INSTRUCTIONS   TO   BE  OBSERVED  IN  CLEARING 
THE  TRACK  OF  SNOW  AND  ICE. 

1  34.  When  two  or  more  engines  are  coupled 
together,  the  forward  engine  will  (except  in  case 
of  danger,  when  any  engine  will  signal),  be 
considered  the  Signal  Engine,  and  the  position 
of  the  forward  engine  will  govern  all  others,  no 
matter  in  what  position,  whether  forward  or 
back,  to  the  Signal  Engine,  they  may  be  placed 
in  the  gang. 

135.  When  starting  for,  or  backing  out  of  a 
snow  drift,  the  forward  engineer  will  first  place 
his  lever  in  proper  position,  and  then  signal 
the  other  engines.  The  second  engineer  will 
answer  the  signal  first  given,  only  when  entirely 
ready  to  give  his  engine  steam.     The  third  engin- 


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eer  will  answer  the  signal  of  a  second  engineer 
only  when  entirely  ready  to  give  his  engine 
steam,  etc.  The  last  signal  given  will  govern 
all  engineers  in  giving  steam  to  their  engines, 
which  must  be  done  on  the  instant. 

136.  In  case  a  following  or  assistant  engine 
is  employed,  it  will  keep  at  least  one  half  mile  in 
the  rear  of  snow  gang,  and  be  prepared  to  move 
forward  the  instant  required.  Five  blasts  of  the 
whistle  is  a  signal  for  following  engine  to  move 
forward  to  assist  snow  gang,  and  the  signal 
should  be  answered  by  the  same  signal. 

137.  In  case  engines  become  fast  in  snow 
bank,  it  is  best  to  shovel  out  one  of  them  at  a 
time,  and  clear  the  track  of  snow.  The  released 
engine  then  becomes  a  helper  for  the  others. 

138.  In  running  for  snow  banks,  engineers 
must,  in  absence  of  express  orders,  as  regards 
speed,  use  their  best  judgment,  considering  the 
condition  of  track  and  bank.  When  snow  is 
badly  packed  and  frozen,  the  edge  of  drift 
should  be  broken  to  allow  plow  to  follow  under 
with  safety.  In  absence  of  an  experienced  con- 
ductor, head  engineer  will  frequently  examine 
snow  banks  before  running,  and  especially  when 
snow  is  deep,  or  badly  drifted  upon  one  side  of 
track. 


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139.  It  is  useless  to  run  into  snow  banks 
with  low  steam,  and  engineers  will  therefore  pay 
particular  attention  to  having  full  boiler  pressure 
before  making  a  run. 

140.  On  regular  snow-bucking  expeditions 
the  pilots  of  pushing  engines  must  be  removed, 
and  engines  thoroughly  equipped  with  substantial 
drawheads,  firmly  bolted.  Also  an  extra  supply 
of  links  and  pins,  and  the  coal  in  the  tender  well 
covered  with  tarpaulin. 

141.  Snow  plows  running  ahead  and  on 
time  of  Passenger  Trains,  will  pull  beyond  the 
station  building  and  await  the  arrival  of  the 
Train  before  proceeding. 

142.  Everybody  interested  must  understand 
that  Plow  Engines  cannot  use  headlights,  and 
that  the  shoe  of  the  Plow  is  liable  to  crowd  Tor- 
pedoes off  the  rail 'without  exploding,  and  the 
frequent  use  of  the  injector  in  low  temperature 
blinds  the  Engineer  by  steam,  thus  requiring  the 
greatest  possible  care  in  flagging  Plow  Engines. 

143.  In  Blizzards,  when  it  is  necessary  to 
follow  the  Plow  close,  Engineers  of  following 
Trains  will  allow  as  much  time  as  possible  be- 
tween the  Plow  and  the  following  Train.  All 
Engineers  should  mark  the  bad  cuts,  and  in  se- 
vere storms  every  precaution  should  be  taken  to 

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ascertain  if  the  Plow  Engine  is  through  the  cut 
or  has  had  time  to  get  a  flag  back.  Particular 
attention  is  called  to  this  rule. 

144.  No  man  is  worth  anything  in  Snow 
Plow  Gang  who  has  not  perfect  confidence  in 
himself,  engine  and  plow.  Anyone  who  does 
not  feel  this  is  requested  to  inform  his  superior. 

RULES      FOR      THE     USE       OF     WESTINGHOUSE     AIR 
BRAKES. 

145.  In  making  up  Trains,  all  couplings  must 
be  united  so  that  the  Brakes  will  apply  through- 
out the  entire  Train.  The  cocks  in  the  Brake- 
Pipe  must  be  opened  (handles  pointing  down), 
except  that  on  the  rear  of  the  last  car,  which 
must  be  closed. 

146#  In  detaching  engines  or  cars,  the  coup- 
lings must  invariably  be  parted  by  hand.  The 
cocks  in  the  main  Brake-Pipe,  behind  hose,  must 
always  be  closed  before  separating  the  couplings 
to  prevent  application  of  the  Brakes. 

14  ?•  If  the  Brakes  are  set  when  the  engine 
is  not  attached  to  the  Train  or  car,  they  can  be 
released  by  opening  the  release-cock  usually  put 
in  the  end  of  brake-cylinder. 

148.  For  the  Automatic  Brake  the  handle  of 
the  four  way  cock  must  be  turned  horizontally. 


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If  turned  down  it  will  be  changed  to  Simple  Air 
Brake,  if  turned  midway  between  these  two 
positions  it  will  close  communication  with  the 
brake-cylinder  and  reservoir,  and  should  be  so 
turned  when  desirable  to  have  the  Brakes  out  of 
use  on  any  particular  car,  on  account  of  the 
breaking  of  rods,  etc.  It  is  very  important  in 
order  to  avoid  detentions,  to  keep  the  handles  of 
these  four- way  cocks  in  their  proper  positions. 

149.  If  desired  to  use  Brake  as  non-automatic 
or  straight  air,  turn  the  handles  of  triple  valves 

•  down  on  all  the  cars  in  the  Train. 

Trainmen. 

150.  After  making  up  or  adding  to  a  Train, 
or  after  a  change  of  Engines,  the  rear  Brakeman 
shall  ascertain  whether  the  Brake  is  connected 
throughout  the  Train. 

151.  When  hose  couplings  are  not  used  for 
connecting  the  Brakes  between  two  cars,  they 
must  be  attached  to  their  dummy  couplings. 

152.  When  there  is  occasion  to  apply  the 
Brakes  from  the  cars,  the  valve  must  be  held 
open  to  allow  the  air  to  escape  until  the  Train  is 
brought  to  a  standstill,  but  this  method  of  appli- 
cation should  only  be  used  in  cases  of  emer- 
gency. 


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153.  Trainmen  must  in  all  cases  see  that  the 
Hand  Brakes  are  off  before  starting. 

154.  Before  detaching  the  Engine  or  any 
cars,  the  Brakes  must  be  fully  released  on  the 
whole  Train.  Neglecting  this  precaution,  or 
setting  the  Brakes  by  opening  a  valve  or  cock 
when  the  Engine  is  detached,  may  cause  serious 
inconvenience  in  switching. 

Mountain  Grades* 

155.  Before  starting  up  or  down  grades 
which  exceed  one  hundred  feet  per  mile  and  one- 
half  mile  in  length,  examine  Brakes  and  air 
apparatus  carefully.  Also  make  a  test  before 
starting  from  any  point  if  engines  or  cars  have 
been  changed. 

CONDUCTORS. 

156.  All  Conductors  will  be  at  their  Trains, 
at  Terminal  Stations,  thirty  minutes  in  advance 
of  their  leaving  time  per  Time  Table,  and  by 
their  personal  attention  insure  leaving  promptly 
on  time. 

157.  Conductors  will  be  held  responsible  for 
the  safe  management  of  their  Trains  and  for  the 
strict  performance  of  duty  on  the  part  of  the 
men   engaged  with  them.      In  order  to   secure 


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effective  work,  Conductors  must  make  themselves 
familiar  with  the  duties  required  from  other 
Train  employes,  and  see  that  they  are  fully  per- 
formed. 

158.  They  will  require  their  Brakemen  to 
assist  ladies,  children,  and  infirm  persons  off  and 
on  the  cars,  and  will  render  such  assistance 
themselves  when  necessary. 

159.  Conductors  are  positively  forbidden  to 
send  word  to  another  Train,  either  by  telegraph 
or  otherwise,  that  they  want  the  other  Train  to 
take  the  siding.  If  a  Train  whose  place  it  is  to 
take  the  siding  cannot  get  on  the  switch,  they 
must  not  pass  the  frog  without  first  stopping 
and  sending  forward  the  prescribed  Danger 
Signals. 

160.  Every  Conductor  will  inspect  the  Bulle- 
tin Board  before  the  departure  of  his  Train  from 
Terminal  Stations,  and  will  compare  time  with 
his  Engineer.  Conductors  and  Engineers  will 
compare  time  with  other  Conductors  and  En- 
gineers when  meeting  on  the  Road,  if  practicable 
so  to  do. 

161.  Promptness  in  doing  work  at  stations 
is  enjoined.  Make  every  minute  count.  The 
running  time  of  a  Train  between  stations  is  in- 
tended to  be  used  in  running,  no  matt  r  how 


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slow  it  is.  This  rule  applies  not  only  to  Freight 
Trains  doing  work  at  stations,  but  also  to  Pas- 
senger Trains  in  loading  and  unloading  Passen- 
gers and  Baggage. 

162.  If  a  Conductor  discovers  anything 
wrong  with  the  Track,  Bridges  or  Culverts* 
which  would  be  likely  to  cause  an  accident  to  a 
following  Train,  he  must  not  rely  wholly  upon 
the  telegraph  to  notify  other  Trains,  but  must 
leave  a  Flagman  in  addition  to  telegraphing. 

163.  Conductors  when  notified  of  a  defect  in 
the  Telegraph  ahead,  must  (unless  there  is  a 
Telegraph  Repairman  on  the  Train)  station  a 
Brakeman  to  watch  for  the  same,  and  when 
found,  report  its  character  and  location  to  the 
Telegraph  Operator  at  the  next  office. 

164.  Conductors  must,  when  practicable, 
stop  their  Trains  to  let  Telegraph  Repairmen  off 
at  defects  of  the  above  description,  or  to  take 
them  on  when  necessary  to  facilitate  their  move- 
ments to  repair  at  other  points. 

165.  Whenever  an  accident  occurs  which  in- 
volves the  loss  of  life,  serious  injury  of  persons, 
damage  to  property,  or  the  obstruction  of  the 
Road;  or  whenever  the  Road  is  found  impassable 
on  account  of  snow,  or  damage  by  flood  or  other 
cause,  the  Conductor  or  person  in  charge  must 


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report  the  fact  to  the  Division  Superintendent  or 
Head  of  his  Department,  by  telegraph,  as  soon 
as  practicable,  giving  all  information  necessary 
to  a  clear  understanding  of  the  case,  such  as  the 
location,  nature  or  cause,  and  extent  of  the  in- 
jury, damage,  or  obstruction,  and  what  relief  or 
assistance  is  required. 

166.  They  must  report  in  writing  to  their 
Division  Superintendent,  at  the  end  of  each  trip, 
all  accidents  that  have  occurred  to  the  Train  or 
in  consequence  of  its  running  ;  such  as  getting 
off  the  track,  uncoupling  of  cars  in  the  Train, 
killing  stock,  injury  to  persons  or  property, 
either  on  the  Train  or  otherwise,  failure  in  any 
way  of  the  engines,  insufficiency  of  the  supply 
of  fuel  or  water,  defective  places  in  bridges  or 
roadbed,  and  any  other  information  that  may  be 
desirable  to  communicate.  In  case  of  injury  of 
person,  or  loss  of  life,  or  damage  to  private  prop- 
erty,  Conductors  must  take  the  utmost  care  to 
furnish  a  full  and  exact  statement  of  all  the  facts, 
with  the  names  and  addresses  of  the  persons  who 
witnessed  the  occurrence. 

167.  In  cases  where  several  Trains  meet  at 
stations  where  it  is  necessary  to  "  saw  by,"  the 
senior  Conductor  in  the  service  of  the  Company, 
present,  will  take  full  charge  for  that  particular 
occasion,  and  all  interested  will  obey  his  orders. 


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168.  Conductors  must  enter  in  the  Conduct- 
or's Train  Register  Book  at  all  Terminal  Sta- 
tions of  Divisions  and  Districts,  or  wherever 
such  books  are  kept,  immediately  upon  arrival, 
the  time  of  arrival  of  their  Trains,  number  of 
engine,  name  of  Engineer,  number  of  cars  of 
each  kind  in  Train,  and  whether  Signals  carried 
or  not,  and  if  taken  down  at  intermediate  sta- 
tions, so  note.  Conductors  must  leave  a  report 
at  all  night  telegraph  stations  on  the  regular 
form  of  blank,  giving  arriving  and  departing 
time  at  that  station. 

SPECIAL     INSTRUCTIONS      TO      PASSENGER      CON- 
DUCTORS. 

169.  No  Passenger  Conductor  will  permit 
any  Employe  of  his  Train  to  smoke  while  on 
duty.     He  will  also  observe  this  rule  himself. 

170.  In  starting  a  Passenger  Train  from  Di- 
vision terminals,  it  must  always  be  done  with 
the  bell  cord. 

171.  Should  an  engine  of  a  Passenger  Train 
break  down  on  the  Road,  the  Conductor  has  the 
authority  to  take  any  engine  that  he  may  meet 
or  overtake. 

172.  Conductors  of  Trains  carrying  passen- 
gers are  required  to  have  the  names  of  the  sta- 


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tions  at  which  they  stop  announced  in  each  car 
distinctly.  If  there  are  no  Brakemen  on  the 
cars,  this  duty  will  devolve  upon  the  Conductor. 

173.  Conductors  of  Trains  carrying  passen- 
gers are  required  to  pay  particular  attention  to 
the  ventilation  of  the  cars,  and  the  supply  of 
water  in  the  tanks.  Conductors  of  Trains  carry- 
ing emigrants  will  look  to  their  comfort,  and  give 
them  every  opportunity  to  provide  fresh  water  at 
Water  Tanks,  supplied  by  wells. 

174:.  Passenger  Trains  will  be  made  up  in  the 
following  order,  which  must  be  observed,  no 
matter  how  inconvenient  or  troublesome  it  may 
be:  Freight  Cars,  if  any,  next  the  Engine;  then 
Mail,  Express,  Baggage,  Smoking,  Second-Class 
Coaches,  First-Class  Coaches,  Chair,  Dining,  and 
Sleeping  Cars. 

1 75.  Conductors  of  Passenger  Trains  will  in- 
variably require  their  Air-Brake  hose  tested, 
cylinders  and  connections  examined,  and  engine 
signal  bell  rung,  if  possible,  from  the  rear  coach 
of  their  Train,  before  leaving  each  Division 
station.  They  must  inspect,  or  require  some 
member  of  their  crew  to  examine  the  Train  at 
least  four  times  over  each  Division,  paying  par- 
ticular attention  to  journals,  and  reporting  de- 


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fects,  especially  in  the  Air  Brakes,  specifying 
the  number  of  the  car  or  engine  on  which  it 
occurs. 

176.  At  one  point  on  each  Division,  and  at 
one  point  on  each  Branch  line,  Trains  using  the 
Air  Brake  will  be  stopped  once  daily  with  the 
Hand  Brake.  The  station  where  this  stop  is  to 
be  made  will  be  designated  by  the  Superintendent 
of  the  Division. 

177.  Conductors  will  look  to  the  printed 
matter  sold  on  their  Trains,  and  see  that  nothing 
improper  is  offered.  Should  anything  improper 
be  offered,  they  will  prevent  its  repetition,  and 
promptly  report  the  facts  to  the  Superintendent 
of  the  Division. 

178.  Conductors  must  not  permit  a  News 
Agent  to  enter  upon  the  discharge  of  his  duties 
unless  he  has  upon  his  cap  the  badge  designated 
for  him  to  wear.  They  are  responsible  for  the 
good  conduct  of  the  News  Agent  while  on  duty, 
and  have  authority  to  prohibit  his  acting  in  such 
capacity  for  that  trip,  if  he  has  failed  to  carry 
out  the  instructions  given  him.  Every  case  of 
insubordination  on  the  part  of  News  Agents 
must  be  reported  to  the  Superintendent  of  the 
Division. 


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179.  Conductors  of  Passenger  Trains,  when 
on  duty,  are  required  to  wear  the  regulation  uni- 
form. 

180.  In  case  of  an  accident,  whereby  Pas- 
sengers and  Baggage  have  to  be  transferred, 
Conductors  must  understand  that  they  are  to 
treat  Express  and  Mail  matter  the  same  as  Bag- 
gage, and  will  render  all  the  assistance  they  can 
in  making  such  transfer,  and  must  handle  all 
Baggage  with  care,  and  will  be  held  responsible 
for  unnecessary  breakage. 

181.  When,  from  any  cause,  Conductors  of 
Passenger  Trains  leave  cars  at  any  station  with- 
out orders,  they  must  notify  the  Division  Super- 
intendent of  the  fact  by  telegraph  from  the  first 
office,  giving  the  initials,  numbers  and  kind  of 
cars,  the  siding  where  left,  and  the  reason  for 
leaving  them. 

SPECIAL  INSTRUCTIONS  TO  FREIGHT  CONDUCTORS. 

18  2.  In  doing  work  at  stations,  Cunductors 
are  required  to  carry  out  the  wishes  of  the  Agent 
in  placing  cars,  etc.  If  the  Agent's  orders  are 
unreasonable,  the  facts  can  be  reported  to  the 
Superintendent  of  the  Division.  Under  no  cir- 
cumstance whatever  will  the  Conductor  un- 
dertake to  settle  the  matter  by  dispute. 


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183.  In  doing  switching  at  stations,  where 
you  are  required  to  disturb  cars  that  are  being 
loaded  or  unloaded,  you  will  be  particular  to 
leave  the  cars  in  the  same  position  as  found. 
Agents  are  required  to  notify  the  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Division  of  every  instance 
wherein  this  Rule  is  violated. 

184.  You  are  held  personally  responsible 
for  the  proper  care  of  all  freight  while  in  your 
charge,  and  you  will  be  careful  to  see  that  the 
same  is  delivered  to  the  Station  Agent  according 
to  the  manifests.  Conductors  and  Trainmen  will 
be  careful  in  handling  freight  in  their  charge, 
under  all  circumstances.  A  failure  on  the  part 
of  any  employe  to  observe  this  Rule,  will  be 
deemed  a  sufficient  cause  for  his  discharge  from 
the  service  of  this  Company. 

185.  When  a  Freight  Car  is  left  by  a  Train 
because  defective  and  unsafe  to  run,  the  Conduc- 
tor must  see  that  the  words  "Bad  Order"  are 
written  conspicuously,  with  chalk  on  both  sides, 
and  the  defective  part  marked  with  a  cross. 

180.  When  cars  leave  the  track,  they  must 
not  be  turned  over,  thrown  down  embankments, 
broken  up,  or  otherwise  damaged,  merely  to  get 
them  out  of  the  way.  Every  effort  must  be  made 
by  Trainmen  to  put  them  on  the  track  with  as 


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little  injury  as  possible,  and  to  take  the  damaged 
cars  to  a  siding.  The  Conductor  will  call  on 
Section  men,  or  any  other  convenient  force,  for 
assistance,  which  must  be  promptly  rendered. 

187.  If  from  any  cause  it  becomes  neces- 
sary to  leave  a  loaded  car  at  any  station  or  side- 
track  before  reaching  its  destination,  Conductors 
will  leave  way-bill  with  the  Agent  where  the  car 
is  set  off,  or  if  there  is  no  Agent,  the  way-bill 
must  be  left  at  the  next  station  where  there 
is  an  Agent,  making  proper  indorsement  on  bill, 
why  and  where  car  was  left,  and  must  report  the 
same  at  once  by  telegraph  to  the  Superintendent, 
giving  number  and  initial  of  car,  with  what 
loaded,  destination,  and  why  left.  If  the  prop- 
erty is  transferred  into  other  cars,  note  the  same 
on  the  manifest,  giving  the  name  of  station 
where  such  transfer  is  made;  also  the  date  of 
transfer  and  the  numbers  of  cars  into  which  the 
property  is  transferred. 

188*  On  taking  freight  from  a  station  where 
there  is  no  A.gent,  you  must  report  the  same  at 
the  first  station  where  there  is  an  Agent,  when  a 
bill  must  be  made,  at  the  rates  named  in  the 
Tariff,  from  where  the  freight  was  taken. 

189.  All  freight  going  to  stations  where  there 
are  no  Agents,  must  be  prepaid,  and  if  consignee 


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be  not  there  to  receive  it,  you  must  call  the  at- 
tention of  Trainmen  to  the  fact  and  condition  of 
delivery,  noting  their  names  as  witnesses  on 
manifest,  which  must  be  left  at  first  station,  hav- 
ing an  Agent,  beyond  where  goods  are  left. 

190.  Conductors  of  Trains  carrying  Live 
Stock  are  required  to  consult'  the  wishes  of  the 
Drovers  in  matters  pertaining  to  the  care  and 
comfort  of  the  Stock,  except  when  such  wishes 
conflict  with  the  Rules  and  Regulations  of  the 
Road. 

191.  Conductors  having  Live  Stock  in  their 
Trains,  unaccompanied  by  a  Drover,  will  render 
such  assistance  and  care  as  is  necessary  for  the 
comfort  of  such  Stock. 

192.  When  Live  Stock  is  unloaded  for  trans- 
fer and  feed  or  other  purposes,  and  is  reloaded, 
Conductors  will  be  particular  to  observe  that  the 
car  numbers  agree  with  the  original  bill;  or, 
if  they  do  not  agree,  that  both  the  original  num- 
bers and  the  numbers  of  the  cars  to  which  the 
Live  Stock  is  transferred,  are  noted  on  the  bill. 
No  excuse  for  failure  in  this  respect  will  be  en- 
tertained. 

193.  Be  particular  to  unload  freight  at  proper 
destination,  and  at  Junction  Points  you  must 
know  that  you  have  unloaded  or  switched  all 
freight  taking  different  directions. 


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194.  When  in  charge  of  Way  Freight  Trains, 
Conductors  must  check  the  freight  they  deliver 
on  the  bills  in  the  presence  of  the  Agent, 
noting  on  them  anything  over,  short  or  damaged, 
and  report  the  same  by  telegraph  to  Division 
Superintendent,  and  on  their  Trip  Report. 

195.  You  are  required  to  deliver  Way  Freight 
at  Way  Stations  on  the  platform  of  the  Freight 
House,  or  at  such  other  proper  and  reasonable 
places  as  the  Agent  may  designate.  Agents  will 
not  fail  to  report  promptly  any  refusal  on  the 
part  of  any  Conductor  to  comply  with  this  Regu- 
lation. 

196.  After  unloading  freight  from  a  car  con- 
taining freight  for  other  stations,  Conductors 
must  see  that  the  articles  left  in  the  car  are  not 
in  a  position  to  fall  down. 

197.  Conductors  must  carefully  examine  the 
seals,  locks  and  cleatings  of  cars,  and  keep  such 
a  record  of  the  condition  of  the  same  as  will  en- 
able them  to  give  clear  and  definite  answers  to 
inquiries.  They  will  inspect,  or  require  some 
member  of  their  crew  to  examine  the  Train  at 
least  four  times  over  the  Division,  paying  particu- 
lar attention  to  journals  and  brake  attachments. 

198.  The  Conductor  will  be  held  personally 
responsible  for  the  proper  care  of  Speed  Records. 


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He  must  carry  the  keys,  attend  personally  to 
winding  the  clock,  putting  in  and  taking  out  of 
records.  Car  Inspectors  at  Terminal  Stations  will 
attend  to  the  oiling,  but  it  is  the  duty  of  the 
Conductor  to  know  that  it  is  done,  and  to  report 
any  negligence  in  this  respect.  At  the  end  of 
each  Round  Trip  the  Conductor  will  send  his 
record  of  speed  to  Division  Superintendent's 
office,  noting  delays,  etc.  Should  the  Speed  Re- 
corder get  out  of  order  on  the  Road,  and  the  Con- 
ductor is  unable  to  put  it  in  order,  he  will  tele- 
graph the  fact  at  once  to  Division  Superintendent. 
Cabooses  must  not  be  cut  off  Trains,  or  Trains 
cut  in  two,  except  at  stations  and  yards  where 
work  is  to  be  done,  making  it  necessary  to  do 
SO.  Trains  must  not  leave  such  station  or  yard 
until  the  Caboose  and  whole  Train  are  coupled 
together.  Any  Employe,  of  whatever  grade  or 
rank,  who  may  show  a  disposition  to  obstruct 
the  working  of  the  Speed  Recorder  will  be  dis- 
missed from  the  service.  Trainmen  and  others 
will  use  their  best  efforts  to  facilitate  the  proper 
management  of  Speed  Recorders,  thus  reducing 
the  liability  for  accidents,  thereby  insuring 
greater  safety  to  themselves  and  the  Company's 
property  in  their  charge. 

199.   The  maximum  rate  of  speed  that  Freight 


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Trains  are  allowed  to  run  is  eighteen  (18)  miles 
per  hour  when  equipped  with  Speed  Recorders  in 
good  working  order,  and  when  not  so  equipped 
the  speed  must  not  exceed  fifteen  (15)  miles  per 
hour.  On  the  Western  Divisions  the  speed  of 
Freight  Trains  must  never  exceed  fifteen  (15) 
miles  per  hour,  whether  equipped  with  Speed 
Recorder  or  not. 

200.     The   following  Tools,  etc.,   are  desig- 
nated as  equipment  for  Caboose: 
One  Switch  Rope. 
One  Chain. 
One  Jack  Screw. 
One  Pair  Wrecking  Progs. 
One  Packing  Iron. 
One  Packing  Hook. 
Three  Red  Flags. 
Three  White  Flags. 
One  Dope  Bucket. 
One  Water  Bucket. 
One  Can  for  Lubricating  Oil. 
One  Can  for  Signal  Oil. 
One  Draw  Bead  complete. 
Extra  Links  and  Pins. 
Extra  Coupling  Sticks. 
One  Train  Box,  containing — 

One  Axe. 
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One  Hatchet. 
One  Hand  Saw. 
One  Monkey  Wrench. 
Three  White  Lamps. 
Three  Red  Lamps. 
One  Doz.  Torpedoes. 
One-half  Doz.  Car  Brasses. 
One-fourth  Doz.  Wedges. 
Half-Doz.  Draw  Head  Keys. 


TRAIN  BAGGAGE  MASTERS. 

201  •  Train  Baggage  Masters  report  to,  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Superintend- 
ent of  the  Division  or  General  Baggage  Agent. 
They  are  under  the  immediate  charge  of  the 
Conductors  of  their  respective  Trains,  and  will 
obey  them  accordingly,  so  long  as  their  instruc- 
tions do  not  conflict  with  the  Rules  and  Regula- 
tions of  the  Company.  Train  Baggagemen  will 
carefully  observe  all  instructions  given  them  by 
the  General  Passenger  or  Baggage  Agent  relative 
to  Baggage.  They  will  use  the  utmost  care  to 
secure  the  correct  delivery  of  same. 

202.  They  are  required  to  be  at  their  cars  at 
Terminal  Stations  at  least  forty-five  minutes  in 
advance  of  Time  Table  leaving  time. 


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203.  They  are  expected  to  aid  the  Conductor 
as  may  be  in  their  power  in  promoting  the  safety 
of  their  Trains,  and  whenever  necessary  they 
will  apply  the  Brakes  or  render  such  other  serv- 
ices as  may  be  required,  or  the  Conductor  may 
direct. 

204.  Conductors  and  Baggagemen  will 
allow  no  Persons  to  ride  in  the  Baggage  Car 
whose  duty  does  not  require  them  to  be  there. 

205.  Baggage  Masters  will  ride  in  their  Bag- 
gage  Cars,  and  in  no  other  cars  in  the  Train. 

206.  They  will  be  required  to  wear  the  Reg- 
ulation Uniform  while  on  duty. 

207.  Baggage  Masters  will  receive  no  corpse 
for^transportation  beyond  this  Company's  lines, 
unless  accompanied  by  a  physician's  certificate' 
showing  that  death>as  not  caused  by  any  con- 
tagious disease.  They  will  also  require  the  same 
certificate  before  transporting  a  corpse  between 
Local  Stations,  where  the  same  is  practicable  ; 
but  in  every  case  they^must  have  positive  infor-' 
mation  that  death^was  not  caused  by  any  conta- 
gious disease. 

208.  They  will  in  no  case  receive  for  trans- 
portation any  corpse  which  may  have  become 
perceptibly  offensive,  even   in  the  slightest  de- 


gree,  whether  accompanied  by  a  physician's  cer- 
tificate or  not,  nor  any  corpse  unless  the  case  or 
casket  is  strong  and  well  secured. 

209.  Train  and  Station  Baggage  Masters 
are  particularly  cautioned  against  the  careless 
handling  of  Baggage  ;  trunks  are  not  to  be 
broken.  Conductors  will  give  sufficient  time  to 
receive,  transfer  or  discharge  Baggage  with 
proper  care,  and  in  case  Baggage  shall  be  injured 
through  carelessness  of  Baggage  Masters,  the 
Conductor  will  report  the  same,  with  the  prob- 
able amount  of  damage,  to  the  Superintendent, 
that  the  amount  may  be  deducted  from  the  pay  of 
the  Baggage  Master. 

210,  Train  Baggage  Masters  must  handle 
and  deliver  all  Mail  at  proper  destination,  when 
no  Mail  Agent  is  on  Trains  for  that  purpose. 


BRAKEMEN. 

211.  Brakemen  are  under  the  orders  of  the 
Conductor. 

212.  Passenger  Brakemen  must  be  at  the 
Starting  Station  forty-five  minutes  before  the 
departure  of  their  Trains;  examine  the  bell  rope, 
look  over  their  Train,  and  fasten  their  Badges  on 
their  caps. 


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213.  Neatness  in  personal  appearance,  and 
civility  toward  passengers  is  enjoined. 

214.  They  must  have  their  Lamps  trimmed 
and  ready  for  lighting,  and  see  that  the  heat  and 
ventilation  of  the  cars  are  properly  regulated. 

215.  Passenger  Brakemen,  when  on  duty,  are 
required  to  wear  the  Regulation  Uniform. 

216.  Brakemen  will  not  apply  Brakes  so 
tightly  as  to  slide  a  wheel,  nor  allow  a  Brake  to 
remain  applied  over  three  minutes  to  the  same 
wheel  while  in  motion,  but  in  descending  grades 
will  use  the  Brakes  of  several  cars  to  check  and 
regulate  the  Train,  and  change  Brakes  fre- 
quently. 

217.  Brakemen  must  study  these  Rules  and 
be  prepared  to  take  charge  of  Train  in  case  of 
sickness  or  absence  of  the  Conductor,  and  will 
be  required  to  provide  themselves  with  sticks, 
which  must  in  all  cases  be  used  when  making 
couplings. 

218.  When  a  Brakeman  is  sent  out  as  a  Flag- 
man by  the  Conductor,  he  shall  be  held  equally 
responsible  with  the  Conductor  for  the  faithful 
discharge  of  the  duties  set  forth  in  Signal  Rules, 
and  should  the  Conductor  be  disabled,  or  for  any 
other  cause,  the  order  is  not  given  to  protect  the 


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Train  by  a  Flagman,  the  rear  Brakemao  must 
at  once  proceed  to  carry  out  Rules  whether 
Trains  are  due  or  not. 

219.  Brakemen  or  other  Employes  are  pro- 
hibited from  thrusting  their  heads  out  of  car 
windows  to  note  the  movements  of  the  Train. 
When  it  is  necessary  for  the  Conductor  or  Rear 
Brakeman  to  look  ahead,  it  must  be  done  from 
the  platform  of  the  car,  and  they  must  see  that 
they  do  not  expose  any  portion  of  their  person 
sufficiently  to  be  struck  by  bridges  or  other  ob- 
structions. 

220.  Tail  Lights  must  be  taken  to  the  rear 
of  the  Train  without  passing  through  the  sleep- 
ers, when  it  is  possible  to  do  so. 

221.  forward  Brakemen  when  riding  on  the 
engine  will  act  under  the  orders  of  the  Engineer 
in  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  safety  of  the 
Train. 


ROAD  FOREMAN  OF  MACHINERY. 
222.  The  Road  Foreman  of  Machinery  is  the 
representative  of  the  Master  Mechanic  on  the 
Road,  and  his  instructions  relative  to  the  care  of 
Engines,  loads  of  Engines  and  use  of  fuel,  and 
all  other  matters  in  the  Machinery  Department, 
will  be  obeyed. 


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ENGINEERS. 


223.  Engineers  belong  in  the  Department  of 
Motive  Power,  and  in  all  things  relating  to  that 
Department,  are  strictly  responsible  to  the  Super- 
intendent of  Machinery,  or  his  proper  representa- 
tive; but  in  all  matters  connected  with  Road 
Service  or  Train  rights  and  duties,  they  will 
receive  their  instructions  direct  from  the  Super- 
intendent of  the  Division. 

224.  They  are  required  to  be  at  their  Engines, 
so  as  to  get  them  out  of  houses,  forty-five  min- 
utes in  advance  of  Time  Table  leaving  time,  or 
sooner  if  necessary. 

225.  They  are  required  to  inspect  the  Gen- 
eral Bulletin  Boards,  as  well  as  those  in  Round 
Houses,  before  starting  from  Terminal  Stations. 

226.  They  will  compare  time  with  their  Con- 
ductors before  starting  from  Terminal  Stations. 
They  will  also,  when  practicable,  compare  time 
with  other  Conductors  and  Engineers  whom  they 
may  meet  on  the  Road. 

227.  Each  Engineer  is  held  responsible  for 
the  Engine  under  his  charge,  for  the  general 
efficiency  of  the  machinery  or  working  parts,  the 
cleanliness  of  the  same,  and  for  the  proper  work- 
ing of  the  Air-Brake.     He  mupt  in  no  case  carrv 


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excessive  pressure  of  air,  sixty  pounds  being  the 
maximum  pressure  for  from  two  to  six  cars,  or 
seventy  pounds  for  seven  or  more  cars.  They 
must  report,  on  arrival  at  Terminal  Stations,  any 
failure  of  the  Air-Brake,  or  any  defects  in  the 
appliances  connected  therewith,  and  must  know 
that  they  are  in  proper  order  before  leaving  such 
station. 

228.  Engineers  and  Firemen  must  be  care- 
ful in  the  use  of  all  property  belonging  to  the 
Company,  especially  Tank  Discharge  Pipes, which 
must  never,  in  any  case,  be  pulled  over  or  thrown 
from  the  tender  while  the  Engine  is  in  motion. 
The  pipes  must  always  be  allowed  to  empty 
themselves  before  being  thrown  off  the  tender, 
and  they  must  also  see  that  the  pipes  are  properly 
secured  before  leaving.       * 

229.  Engineers  must  not  take  any  wood  or 
coal  at  other  points  than  those  designated  by  the 
Proper  Officer,  except  in  case  of  emergency, 
when  they  will  inform  the  Superintendent  of  the 
Division  by  telegraph,  and  the  Superintendent 
of  Machinery  in  writing,  of  the  amount  taken 
and  point  taken  from;  if  from  a  car,  the  number 
and  initial  of  car  must  be  given. 

230.  Engineers  will  use  every  precaution  to 
prevent  fire  catching  from  their  Engines  along 


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the  line.  They  must  carefully  and  frequently 
inspect  nettings  or  other  apparatus  provided  for 
averting  sparks,  and  see  that  they  are  in  good 
order.  They  will  not  throw  out  any  burning 
waste  or  similar  material  along  the  line. 

231.  Engineers  must  close  the  dampers  of 
their  Engines,  and  use  as  little  steam  as  possible 
in  crossing  all  Bridges. 

232.  Engineers  must  pay  particular  attention 
to  the  various  Signals  displayed  by  Bridgemen, 
Trackmen  and  others.  When  a  Danger  Signal 
is  shown,  never  receive  instructions  concern- 
it  until  you  come  to  a  full  stop. 

233.  Engineers  will  not  allow  any  person 
not  employed  upon  their  Engines,  to  ride  there, 
except  the  Officers  of  the  Road,  the  Conductors 
of  their  Trains,  the  Supervisors  of  Bridges  and 
Track,  and  as  provided  in  Rule  290. 

234.  The  number  of  cars  assigned  as  the 
ordinary  loads  for  Engines,  is  fixed  with  a  view 
to  the  general  grades  of  the  Road.  Between 
certain  points,  where  the  grades  are  favorable, 
more  can  frequently  be  hauled.  Engineers  must 
be  governed  accordingly,  and  must  co-operate 
fully  with  Conductors  in  this  matter,  both  striv- 
ing to  advance  the  interests  of  the  Company. 

235.  Engineers  will  report  without  delay  to 


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their  Conductors,  all  the  facts  connected  with 
the  striking  of  any  person,  animal,  wagon  or  the 
like,  upon  or  near  the  track.  Also  any  negli- 
gence on  the  part  of  their  Brakemen. 

236.  In  cases  where  any  injury  is  done  to 
any  Person,  or  Team,  or  to  any  Live  Stock,  or 
where  property  is  damaged,  the  Engineer  will 
make  out  his  own  separate  Report  of  the  facts  to 
the  Superintendent  of  the  Division,  in  addition 
to  the  Conductor's  Report  of  the  same  and  upon 
the  same  form. 

237.  When  instructed  to  carry  Signals  of  any 
kind,  they  must  display  them  properly,  and  see 
that  they  continue  in  proper  position  and  condi- 
tion throughout  the  trip,  or  until  taken  down  in 
accordance  with  orders. 

238.  Engineers,  except  to  prevent  accident, 
will  not  sound  the  whistle  when  any  part  of  a 
Passenger  Train  is  passing  them. 

239.  Engineers  are  forbidden  to  allow  any 
person  to  run  or  handle  their  Engines,  except 
he  is  appointed  so  to  do  by  Superintendent  of 
Machinery,  M.  M.  of  Division,  or  Foreman  of 
Engine  House.  In  case  of  disability  of  Engineer, 
the  Fireman,  if  considered  competent  by  the 
Division  M.  M.  or  Foreman,  may  be  authorized 
to  complete  the  trip  in  his  stead. 


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24:0.  When  any  unusual  defect  is  observed  in 
the  Track,  the  Engineer  will  stop  and  examine 
the  cause,  and  if  unsafe,  the  Conductor  shall 
notify  the  Sectionman  in  charge,  and  leave  a  man 
with  proper  Signals  to  warn  approaching  Trains, 
until  the  track  is  repaired. 

241.  Engineers  must  protect  front  end  of 
Train  by  sending  the  Fireman  out  as  Flagman 
when  no  other  Flagman  is  available.  When  the 
Engineer  cannot  see  the  Signals  on  side  of  rear 
car,  he  will  call  for  them  to  be  displayed  by  giv- 
ing two  long  and  two  short  blasts  of  the  whistle. 

242.  Engineers  when  applying  the  Air-Brake 
must  not  use  the  full  pressure  of  the  air  except 
in  cases  of  emergency.  For  ordinary  stops  the 
air  must  be  applied  slowly,  and  at  a  sufficient 
distance  from  the  stopping  place  to  enable  them 
to  stop  without  discomfort  to  passengers,  sliding 
the  wheels,  or  injury  to  the  machinery  or  the 
Train. 

243.  When  the  Gong  on  Engine  is  sounded 
as  a  Signal  to  stop  at  Flag  Station,  the  Engineer 
will  answer  by  two  short  blasts  of  the  whistle. 

244.  Engineers  or  Firemen  should  look  back 
frequently  to  see  that  all  is  right;  and  in  case 
the  Train  is  broken  apart,  great  care  must  be 
taken  to  keep  the  forward  part  out  of  the  way  of 


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the  detached  part,  and  every  precaution  used  to 
prevent  a  collision.  Engineers  will  in  all  cases 
go  back  after  the  detached  portion  with  their 
Engines,  under  the  protection  of  a  flag,  but  must 
be  absolutely  sure  that  the  detached  portion  has 
stopped.  Trains  coming  up  behind  will  wait 
indefinitely,  unless  otherwise  ordered  by  the 
Superintendent. 

245.  The  use  of  oils  is  directly  under  tire  care 
of  the  Engineer,  and  his  duty  is  to  use  only  so 
much  of  any  as  is  necessary.  The  Fireman  oils 
the  valves,  but  he  is  under  the  orders  of  the  En- 
gineer doing  so  ;  and  so  with  all  stores  used  on 
Engines,  the  Engineer  is  the  responsible  party. 

TOOLS. 

246.  Engineers  must  know  that  their  En- 
gines are  supplied  with  all  proper  tools,  and 
extra  links  and  pins,  and  that  they  are  in  good 
order  for  use. 

247.  LIST   OF    TOOLS. 

One  Spanner  Wrench  for  air  pump. 
One  Spanner  Wrench  for  injector  checks. 
One  Spanner  Wrench  for  feed  pipes. 
One  Wrench  for  rod  bolts. 
One  Wrench  for  rod  set  screws. 


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One  Wrench  for  eccentric  straps. 

One  Wrench  for  eccentric  set  screws. 

One  Wrench  for  cylinder  heads. 

One  Packing  Wrench  for  piston  rods. 

One  Packing  Wrench  for  valve  rods. 

Two  Wrenches  for  piston  packing. 

One  Wrench  for  pedestal  brace  bolts. 

One  Wrench  for  wedge  bolts. 

One  15-inch  Monkey  Wrench. 

One  12-inch  Monfcey  Wrench. 

One  Scoop  Shovel. 

One  Coal  Pick. 

One  Ash  Hoe. 

One  Slush  Bar. 

One  Broom. 

One  Water  Bucket. 

One  Engine  Chain. 

Two  Wrecking  Frogs. 

One  Pinch  Bar. 

Two  Cold  Chisels. 

Two  Engine  Jacks,  with  Levers. 

One  Small  Jack,  with  Levers. 

One  Hand  Hammer. 

One  Soft  Hammer. 

One  Hand  Saw. 

One  Axe. 

One  Packing  Hook  and  Iron. 


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One  Torch. 

Two  White  Lights. 

Two  Red  Lights. 

Two  Red  Flags. 

Four  Torpedoes. 

Two  One-Quart  Oilers. 

One  Tallow  Pot. 

One  Two-Gallon  Tallow  Bucket. 

One  Two-Gallon  Engine  Oil  Can. 

One  Two-Gallon  Valv-e  Oil  Can. 

One  One-Gallon  Signal  Oil  Can. 

One  One-Gallon  Headlight  Oil  Can. 

Six  Flue  Plugs. 

Two  Tender  Truck  Brasses, 

One  Engine  Truck  Brass. 

Two  Wedge  Blocks  for  raising  Engine. 

One  Set  Hard- Wood  Blocks  for  guides. 

One  Ball  Cord  for  guide  blocks. 

Two  Extra  Rod  Keys. 

One    Extra     Air-Brake     Hose     (standard 
length). 

One  Extra  Air-Brake  Hose  (8  inches  longer 
than  standard  length). 

One  Extra  Air-Brake  Hose,  between  Engine 

and  Tender. 
One  Extra  Water  Hose. 
Three  Extra  Links  and  Pins. 
One  Extra  Headlight  Chimney. 


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Engineers  will  be  required  to  make  out 
monthly  report  as  above,  noting  all  deficiencies 
in  the  list  of  Tools,  and  repairs  needed  to  the 
Tools  on  hand. 


A  TABLE— SJwwing  Speed  of  an  Engine,  token  the  time  of 
performing  Quarter,  Half,  and  One  Mils  is  given. 


Miles. 

5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 

1J 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

17 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 

31 

32 


tM  MTH 


M.   8. 

3  O 
2  30 
2  8 
52 
40 
30 
21 
15 


4 
O 
56 
52 
O  50 
O  47 
O  45 
O  42 
O  40 
O  39 
O  37 
O  36 
O  34 
O  33 
O  32 
O  31 
O  30 
O  29 
O  28 


Hi  <M  Ci 


o 
o 

17 
45 
20 
O 
43 
30 
18 


2 

8 

2 

O 

1 

52 

1 

46 

1 

40 

1 

34 

1 

30 

1 

25 

1 

21 

1 

18 

1 

15 

1 

12 

1 

9 

1 

6 

1 

4 

1 

2 

1 

O 

O  58 

0  56 

M 

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9 

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£ 

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12 

0 

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0 

8 

34 

7 

30 

8 

40 

6 

O 

5 

27 

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O 

4 

37 

4 

17 

4 

°  1 

3 

45 

3 

31  i 

3 

20  1 

3 

9  i 

3 

o  | 

2 

51 

2 

43  j 

2 

36  1 

2 

30 

2 

24 

2 

18 

2 

13 

2 

R 

2 

4 

2 

O 

1 

56 

1 

52 

Miles. 

33 
34 
35 
36 
37 
38 
39 
40 
41 
42 
43 
44 
45 
46 
47 
48 
49 
50 
51 
52 
53 
54 
55 
56 
57 
58 
59 
60 


£*£  JL 

P-l 


M.  S, 

O  27 
O  26 
O  25 
O  25 
O  24 
O  23 
O  23 
O  22 
O  21 
O  21 
O  20 
O  20 
O  20 
19 
19 
18 
18 
18 
17 
17 
17 
16 
16 
16 
15 


O 
O 
O 
O 
O 
O 

o 
o 
o 
o 
o 
o 

O  15 
O  15 
0  15 


Sf3 


M.   S. 

O  54 
O  53 
O  51 
O  50 
O  48 
O  47 
O  46 
O  45 
O  43 
O  42 
O  41 
O  40 
O  40 
O  39 
O  38 
O  37 
O  36 
O  36 


0 

35 

0 

34 

0 

34 

0 

33 

0 

32 

o 

32 

0 

31 

O 

31 

O 

30 

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30 

ft 


1  '49 

1  46 

1  43 

1  40 

1  37 

1  34 

1  32 

1  30 

1  27 

1  25 

1  23 

1  21 

1  20 

1  16 

1  16 

1  15 

1  13 

1  12 

1  IO 

1   9 

1   7 

1   6 

1   5 

1   4 

1   3 

1   2 

1   1 

1   0 

80 


FIREMEN. 

248  .  Firemen  belong  in  the  Department 
of  Motive  Power,  and,  in  all  things  relating  to 
that  department  are  strictly  responsible  to,  and 
receive  their  instructions  from,  the  Superintend- 
ent of  Machinery,  or  his  proper  representative  ; 
but  in  all  matters  connected  with  the  road 
service  or  train  rights  and  duties,  they  will  re- 
ceive their  instructions  direct  from  the  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Division  under  whose  orders  they 
are  at  all  times  subject  after  crossing  the  turn- 
table for  service. 

249.  While  on  duty  they  are  subject  to  the 
directions  of  their  own  Engineers,  and  will  obey 
their  instructions  and  render  them  such  assist- 
ance, in  the  performance  of  their  duties,  as  may 
be  practicable. 

250.  They  are  required  to  be  at  their  engines, 
at  starting  points,  in  t.me  to  have  them  out  of 
the  houses  forty-five  minutes  in  advance  of  Time 
Table  leaving  time  or  sooner  if  necessary. 

251.  In  addition  to  the  performance  of  their 
regular  duties,  they  will,  in  cases  of  emergency, 
act  as  Flagmen  as  required  by  Rule  241,  or  per- 
form such  other  extra  duties  as  may  be  necessary 
to  secure  safety  to  trains. 


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252.  They  shall,  when  not  engaged  with 
other  duties,  assist  in  keeping  a  constant  lookout, 
and  will  instantly  give  their  Engineers  notice  of 
any  obstruction  that  they  may  perceive,  or  of  any 
signals  observed  from  their  trains  ;  or,  in  case 
they  shall  have  reason  to  believe  their  trains  have 
parted,  they  will  immediately  notify  their  Engi- 
neers of  the  same. 

253.  Firemen  will  be  required  to  clean  the 
engine  jacket,  hand-railing,  domes,  sand-box, 
bell,  cap,  cylinder  and  steam-chest  casings, 
smoke-stack  and  wood  or  coal  space  of  tenders  as 
often  as  necessary  or  required.  Engineers  will 
see  that  this  is  thoroughly  done. 


YARD  WORK. 

254.  At  all  Yards  where  Yard  Limit  Signs 
are  set  and  where  the  view  is  not  obstructed, 
Yard  Engines  can  work  to  within  five  (5)  min- 
utes of  the  time  of  a  Passenger  train,  and  can 
occupy  the  main  track  on  the  time  of  a  Pas- 
senger train  when  they  are  officially  notified  of 
the  number  of  minutes  late,  or  the  time  the  Pas- 
senger  train  will  arrive.  When  no  Yard  Limit 
Signs  are  set,  Yard  Engines  will  be  governed  by 

Rules  69  and  70. 
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255.  Yard  Engines  when  working  in  Yards 
where  Yard  Limits  Signs  are  set  can  occupy  the 
main  track  until  Freight  trains  arrive,  but  should 
clear  the  main  track  as  soon  after  their  arrival  as 
possible,  and  will  be  governed  by  Rule  104.  If 
no  Yard  Limits  Signs  are  set,  observe  particularly 
Rule  69,  Yard  Limit  Signs  should  be  set  2500 
feet  beyond  the  extreme  switch  in  either  direction. 


MISCELLANEOUS    INSTRUCTIONS    TO 
TRAIN  MEN. 

256.  Every  person  in  the  Transportation  De- 
partment, who  is  governed  by  the  foregoing 
rules,  is  required  to  study  them  carefully,  and  be 
prepared  to  stand  an  examination  at  any  time. 
Each  person  must  pass  a  thorough  examination 
before  he  can  be  permitted  to  run  a  train  or 
engine. 

257.  In  case  of  an  extraordinary  rain  storm 
at  any  point  on  the  road,  no  train  must  pass 
over  bridges,  trestles  or  culverts  until  the  train 
has  first  come  to  a  full  stop,  and  a  man  has  been 
sent  forward  to  make  a  thorough  examination  of 
the  bridge,  trestle  or  culvert. 

258.  Concerning  signals  placed  upon  the 
Track  while  repairs  are  being  made  onBridges 


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or  Track.  Conductors  and  engineers  must  ob- 
serve the  signals  placed  by  Bridgemen  or  Track- 
men. Every  case  of  non-observance  of  such  sig- 
nals must  be  reported  to  the  Superintendent  of 
the  Division,  by  telegraph,  giving  number  of 
train  and  engine. 

259.  Employes  must  avoid  entering  or  pass- 
ing through  the  sleeping  cars,  unless  necessary, 
in  the  discharge  of  their  duties.  All  unnecessary 
noise  must  be  avoided  about  them  at  night,  and 
care  must  be  taken,  in  switching  and  handling, 
to  disturb  the  inmates  as  little  as  possible. 

260.  Conductors,  Agents,and  others  who  are 
authorized  to  draw  tools,  material  or  supplies  are 
directed  to  practice  the  utmost  economy  in  the 
use  of  the  same.  In  making  requisitions  for 
lanterns,  globes,  and  such  articles,  a  personal 
explanation  will  be  required  as  to  how  they  are 
broken  or  lost ;  and  if  broken  or  lost  by  care- 
lessness, the  Superintendent  of  the  Division  can 
require  the  guilty  party  to  pay  the  cost  price  of 
the  same. 

261.  No  employe  whatever  may  be  his  rank 
is  allowed  to  take,  for  his  own  use,  any  Company 
supplies,  material  or  other  property,  whether 
considered  of  value  or  otherwise.  Every  employe 
is  expected  to  take  such  an  interest  in   the  wel- 


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fare  of  the  Company  as  will  prevent  persons 
from  carrying  off  coal,  wood,  material  and  other 
property,  and  to  discountenance  all  petty  thiev- 
ing, by  promptly  reporting  the  facts  to  the  heads 
of  their  respective  Departments. 


AGENTS. 

262.  Station  Agents  are  responsible  to  and 
receive  their  instructions  from  the  Superintend- 
ent of  the  Division,  and  will  not  absent  them- 
selves from  their  posts  of  duty  without  his 
consent. 

263.  They  will  comply  strictly  with  all  in- 
structions given  them  by  the  Auditor,  Superin- 
tendent and  Assistant  Superintendent  of  Traffic, 
General  Ticket  Agent,  and  Car  Accountant  re- 
ferring to  matters  pertaining  to  their  Depart- 
ments. 

264.  Agents  at  Way  Stations  must  go  over 
their  yards  at  least  once  every  day  and  pick  up 
all  links,  pins,  grain-doors,  or  other  property  of 
a  similar  nature,  and  store  the  same  in  a  secure 
place  for  future  use. 

265.  Agents  who  have  authority  to  employ 
assistants,  or  laborers,  are  required  to  keep  their 
force  cut  down  to  conform  to  the  amount  of 


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business  done.  This  they  are  expected  to  do 
without  waiting  for  a  special  order  from  the  Su- 
perintendent. Every  Agent  who  fails  in  this  res- 
pect neglects  his  duty. 

266.  Agents  will  see  that  their  subordinates 
exercise  courtesy  in  their  dealings  with  the  pub- 
lic and  with  each  other. 

267.  In  weighing  cars  they  must  in  all  cases 
be  uncoupled  at  both  ends  and  stand  entirely 
alone  and  motionless  upon  the  scale.  When  the 
weight  of  an  empty  car  varies  200  pounds  from 
the  weight  marked  on  the  car,  Agents  will  tele- 
graph at  once  to  Division  Superintendent,  giving 
full  particulars  (number  of  car,  number  of  train  , 
weight  marked  on  car,  weight  as  shown  by  scales, 
etc.),  to  enable  him  to  arrange  with  Superintend- 
ent of  Machinery  to  have  car  re-marked  with 
correct  weight  at  end  of  run. 

268.  Station  Agents  will  at  once  report,  in 
writing,  to  their  Division  Superintendent  "all 
matters  interfering  with  the  interests  of  the  Com- 
pany or  prompt  dispatch  of  business,  and  all  ir- 
regularities of  conduct  or  neglect  of  duty  on  the 
part  of  employes.  They  will  be  held  particularly 
responsible  for  accidents  to  freight  or  other  prop- 
erty, occurring  through  deficient  facilities  that 
they  have  failed  to  report  to  their  Superintendent. 


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269.  They  will  not  allow  a  car  to  stand  up- 
on the  Main  Track  to  be  loaded  or  unloaded, 
without  special  permission  from  their  Divi- 
sion Superintendent. 

270.  Agents  in  flagging  itrans  for  passengers 
or  freight,  will  display  a  white  flag  by  day,  and 
a  white  light  by  night,  In  flagging  trains  for 
other  purposes,  use  green  or  red  flags  or  lights, 
as  per  Rule  31.  If  from  any  cause,  Agents  are  re- 
quired to  use  the  white  signals  for  other  purpose 
than  above  described  they  must  swing  the  sig- 
nals violently. 

271.  Station  Agents  are  held  responsible  for 
the  safety  of  switches,  which  must  always  (ex- 
cept when  a  man  is  standing  by)  be  kept  locked 
and  right  for  trains  running  on  the  main  track. 
(This  is  not  intended  to  relieve  Conductors  and 
others  from  care  of  switches  they  may  use  ;  who- 
ever throws  a  switch  upon  side  track  must 
see  it  back  on  main  line.)  They  must  always 
see  that  the  track  is  clear  at  stations,  and,  in  no 
case  to  allow  a  car  to  stand  on  the  side  track 
without  the  brake  being  properly  applied  to  it,  or 
the  wheels  securely  blocked,  and  must  personally 
examine  the  cars  at  their  station  before  going 
home  for  the  night, and  when  there  are  indications 
of  a  heavy  wind,  Station  Agents  and  Conductors 


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will  see  that  cars  are  not  allowed  to  stand  on  a 
siding  at  a  point  where  the  distance  between  the 
rails  of  the  side  track  and  main  track  is  less  than 
seven  feet. 

272.  Ticket  Agents  must  not  sell  tickets  to 
points  at  which  trains  do  not  stop. 

273.  Agents  are  required  to  notify  their  pas- 
sengers when  passenger  trains  are  approaching, 
and  if  their  duties  do  not  require  them  to  be  in 
the  ticket  office  while  Passenger  trains  are  stand- 
ing at  their  Stations,  they  are  expected  to  render 
all  the  assistance  they  can  in  loading  baggage 
and  aiding  passengers.  Agents  must  bear  in 
mind,  that  while  a  train,  Passenger  or  Freight, 
is  doing  work  at  their  stations,  they  must  render 
all  the  assistance  in  their  power  to  have  the  work 
done  quickly  and  properly. 

274.  Whenever  a  Conductor  of  a  Local  train 
refuses  to  take  loose  freight  or  cars  offered  to 
him,  the  Agent  is  required  to  report  the  fact  to 
the  Superintendent  of  the  Division,  giving  name 
of  Conductor  and  the  reason  assigned  by  him  for 
not  taking  the  freight  or  cars. 

275.  Have  no  disputes  with  Conductors  con- 
cerning switching  or  other  work  ;  notify  trains 
what  work  you  want  done,  and  if  they  refuse  refer 
the  matter  to  the  Superintendent  of  the  Division. 


276.  They  must  use  every  effort  to  prevent 
boys  climbing  onto  cars  in  the  yard  and  jumping 
onto  passing  trains.  They  will  not  permit  hotel 
and  omnibus  runners  to  ply  their  vocations  upon 
the  platforms  or  in  the  sitting  rooms.  It  is  an 
easy  matter  to  have  both  of  the  points  covered  by 
a  city  or  village  ordinance. 

277.  Station  Agents  will  see  that  the  Station 
Baggage  Master  wears  the  regulation  badge  while 
on  duty. 

278.  Station  Agents  are  required  to  make 
themselves  familiar  with  all  the  rules  of  the  Com- 
pany, and  especially  with  those  which  in  any 
way  affect  their  duties. 


CAR  INSPECTORS. 
279.  Car  Inspectors  and  others,  whose  duties 
require  them  to  go  under  cars  when  in  Trains, 
must  give  notice  to  the  Conductor  and  Engineer 
of  their  intention.  At  District  and  Division 
Terminals  and  other  inspection  stations,  the  Con- 
ductor of  the  train  must  see  that  the  Inspector  is 
clear  of  the  Train  before  giving  signal  to  start. 


CROSSING  WATCHMEN. 
280^     Watchmen  stationed  at  Street  Crossings 
will  keep  vigilant  lookout  for  all  Trains  or  En- 


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gines,  and  display  the  proper  signals  until  they 
have  passed.  They  must  warn  vehicles  and  pe- 
destrians of  the  approach  of  Trains  or  Engines, 
and  not  permit  crossing  until  it  is  safe  to  do  so. 
They  must  stand  where  they  can  be  seen  by  the 
Engineers  of  all  Trains,  and  must  not  depend  up- 
on the  whistle  for  notice  of  approaching  Trains 
or  Engines.  They  will  keep  the  lamps  at  cross- 
ings clean  and  lighted  between  Sunset  and  Sun- 
rise, and  the  rails  at  crossings  flanged,  and  report 
all  defects  in  the  track  or  Crossing  planks  to  the 
Division  Superintendent.  Flagmen's  houses  are 
for  the  use  of  Watchmen  only,  and  must  not  be 
occupied  by  others. 


REGULATIONS     CONCERNING     FREE 
PASSES. 

281.  The  following  Officers  of  this  Railway 
and  no  others  will  be  permitted  to  travel  free 
without  tickets  or  passes  : — The  President,  Vice- 
Presidents,  General  and  Assistant  General  Man- 
agers, Superintendent  of  Machinery,  and  Assist- 
ant Superintendent  of  Machinery  ;  Superintend- 
ent and  Assistant  Superintendent  of  Traffic; 
Superintendent  Northern  Pacific  Express  ;  Gen- 
eral Ticket   and    Passenger    Agent  ;     Division 


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Superintendents  and  Superintendent  of  Tele 
graph  ;  Engineer  in  Chief  and  his  principal 
Assistants  ;  The  General  Solicitors  and  Land 
Commissioners  ;  Superintendent  and  Engineer 
of  Track,  Bridges,  and  Buildings.  On  their 
respective  Divisions  or  Districts  the  following 
persons  may  travel  free  without  passes  : — Assist- 
ant Superintendents,  Train  Dispatchers,  Master 
Mechanics  ;  Supervisors  of  Bridges  and  Build- 
ings ;  Roadmasters. 

282.  The  passes  of  the  following  officers  will 
be  respected  : — The  President  ;  The  Vice-Presi- 
dents ;  The  General  and  Assistant  General  Man- 
agers. Division  Superintendents  may  pass  em- 
ployes of  the  Company  within  their  respective 
Divisions, 

283.  The  fact  of  being  employed  in  the  serv- 
ice of  the  Northern  Pacific  Railway  Company, 
or  of  any  other  Company,  gives  no  right  to  travel 
free  on  any  train.  Persons  entitled  to  travel 
free  will  be  furnished  with  passes  by  the  proper 
Officers. 

284i  Passes  must  always  be  written  and  signed 
with  ink,  and  must  be  on  the  blank  forms  pro- 
vided for  the  purpose,  when  they  can  be  obtained. 
Passes  written  or  signed  with  lead  pencil  will  not 
be  honored  by  Conductors. 


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285.  Trip  passes  will  be  given  for  passage 
only  in  one  direction  and  not  for  return. 

286.  The  signature  and  countersignature  of 
a  Pass  must  invariably  be  written  by  the  proper 
person,  and  Conductors  are  directed  to  refuse  a 
Pass  signed  or  countersigned  with  the  name  of 
any  Officer  "  by"  any  person. 

287.  Passes  by  telegraph  will  only  be  given 
by  the  General  Manager  and  Engineer  in  Chief  ; 
President  ;  Vice-President  and  Assistant  General 
Manager  except  for  employes  as  further  provided 
in  this  rule — Such  passes  will  only  be  given  in 
the  following  form : 

To  Conductor,  Train  No 

This  telegram,  countersigned  by  the  Agent  and 

stamped  with  the  office  stamp  will  pass 

from Station  to ... ! 

Station. 

Signed 

Superintendents  can  send  telegraph  passes  to 
employes  of  their  Division.  Conductors  will  send 
all  Telegraph  Passes  taken  up  by  them  to  the 
Auditor  with  their  daily  reports,  and  they  will  re- 
fuse all  that  do  not  strictly  conform  to  these  di- 
rections. 

288.     Conductors  of  Freight  Trains  are  strict- 
ly prohibited  from  allowing  any  person  whatever 


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to  travel  in  the  Caboose  Cars  or  elsewhere  on 
their  train  without  special  permits  to  do  so,  ex- 
cepting persons  holding  Employes'  Passes,  and 
the  officers  named  in  rules  233  and  290.  This 
rule  may  be  suspended  as  to  a  particular  train  on 
any  part  of  the  line,  by  notation  on  the  Time 
Table,  such  suspension  remaining  in  force  only 
during  the  continuance  of  that  Time  Table. 

289.  Conductors  must  always  examine  the 
Express  and  Mail  Rooms,  and  not  permit  any  one 
to  ride  in  them,  except  the  regular  Express  and 
Mail  Agents  on  duty.  They  will  not  permit  any 
one  in  the  Baggage  Car  except  the  Baggageman, 
and  they  will  not  permit  any  News  Agent  or 
newsboy  whatever  to  ride  on  their  train  without 
a  pass. 

290.  Permits  to  ride  on  the  engine  may  be 
given  by  the  Manager  and  Assistant  General 
Managers,  Superintendent  of  Machinery  and  Di- 
vision Superintendents  ;  but  such  permits  must 
in  every  case  be  taken  up  by  the  Conductors  and 
returned  to  the  party  issuing  pass  with  their  train 
reports. 

29 It  Annual  Passes  issued  by  this  Company 
are  good  until  January  15th,  following  the  year 
for  which  issued.  All  trip  passes  expire  with  the 
year. 


INSTRUCTIONS      TO      FOREMEN      AND 

OTHERS  WITH  REFERENCE  TO  N.P. 

BENEFICIAL  ASSOCIATION. 


1.  All  officers  and  employes  connected  with 
the  operating  departments  of  the  N.P.R.R.,  are 
required  to  become  members  and  are  assessed  for 
this  fund,  excepting  :  Those  over  forty -five  years 
of  age  at  the  time  of  entering  the  Company's 
service;  Employes  on  temporary  duty;  Employes 
whose  monthly  compensation  is  less  than  $25, 
with  whom  membership  is  voluntary  ;  those  af- 
flicted with  chronic  diseases  before  entering  the 
service  of  the  Company. 

2.  The  assessments  are  deducted  monthly  on 
the  pay  roll. 

3.  Since  the  Association  assumes,  under  pre- 
scribed limitations,  the  medical  care  of  all  em- 
ployes who  are  assessed,  whilst  in  the  service  of 
the  Company,  foremen,  and  others  whose  duties 
require  them  to  employ  hands,  should  make  in- 
quiry as  to  the  physical  condition  and  state  of 
health  of  all  applicants  for  employment,  and 
where  these  are  manifestly  unsound  their  services 


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should  preferably  be  declined.  Where  a  reason- 
able doubt  exists,  the  applicant  should  be  sent  to 
a  surgeon  for  examination. 

4r#  Employes  who  are  not  assessed  are  not  en- 
titled to  any  medical  services  at  the  expense  of  the 
Beneficial  Association  or  Railroad,  or  to  any 
other  benefits. 

5.  Employes  belonging  to  the  exempt  classes, 
who  may  be  improperly  assessed,  will  not  thereby 
be  entitled  to  claim  benefits. 

6.  New  employes  are  required  to  sign  the 
Constitution  and  Agreement,  in  the]  blanks  pro- 
vided, before  commencing  work.  Each  foreman 
should  be  supplied  with  a  copy  of  this  blank  form 
of  agreement. 

7»  A  monthly  report  should  be  made  on  B.  A. 
Form  2  of  the  names  of  all  who  have  signed  the 
agreement  during  the  month,  and  also  the  names 
of  those  discharged.  Forward  this  report  to  the 
Secretary  N.P.B.A.  at  St.  Paul. 

8.  The  Secretary  will  furnish,  upon  applica- 
tion, a  copy  of  the  "  Summary,"  containing  a 
brief  statement  of  the  benefits  and  methods  of  the 
Association.  Proper  forms  can  be  obtained  by 
application  to  Division  Superintendents,  to  Mas- 
ter Mechanics,  or  to  the  Secretary. 


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9.  All  patients  treated  in  the  Hospital  are  fur- 
nished on  leaving  with  a  discharge  certificate, 
Form  113.  When  this  certificate  is  printed  in 
red,  the  person  named  may  be  re-employed; 
when  printed  in  black  it  signifies  that  it  will  be 
for  the  interest  of  the  service  that  the  person 
named  therein  should  not  be  re-employed. 

10.  Discharge  certificate  Form  103  will  be 
furnished  to  all  patients,  whether  treated  by  the 
line  surgeons  or  at  the  Hospital.  This  discharge 
is  to  be  endorsed  by  the  foreman  and  in  all  cases 
forwarded  to  the  Secretary's  office  at  St.  Paul. 

11.  Applications  for  claims  and  sick  allow- 
ances must  be  made  upon  the  proper  blanks  and 
sent  to  H.  W.  Knauff,  Secretary  N.  P.  B.  A.,  St. 
Paul.  When  these  are  approved,  payment  of  the 
amount  due  will  be  made  by  voucher.  No  pay- 
ment of  any  of  these  claims  will  be  made 
through  the  Paymaster. 


NORTHERN  PACIFIC  BENEFICIAL  ASSOCIATION. 


INSTRUCTIONS   FOR  THE  CARE 
OF  INJURED  PERSONS. 


It  often  becomes  a  duty  to  administer  to  the 
sufferings  of  those  who  meet  with  accidents  on 
the  line  of  the  road,  because,  as  the  country 
through  which  it  passes  is  sparsely  settled,  fre- 
quently hours  must  elapse  before  surgical  aid 
can  be  reached.  It  is  in  these  cases  of  emergency 
that  great  service  may  be  rendered  to  the  wounded, 
in  relieving  them  of  pain,  in  preventing  perma- 
nent disablement,  and  perhaps  even  in  saving 
life.  In  order  to  accomplish  these  ends,  the  fol- 
lowing instructions  are  appended,  substantially 
the  same  as  those  prepared  by  Dr.  John  W. 
Trader  for  the  employes  of  the  M.,  K.  &  T.  R.  R., 
and  by  Dr.  Bancroft  of  the  Denver  and  Rio 
Grande  R.  R. ;  and  a  small  box  containing  a  few 
medicines,  bandages,  etc.,  is  entrusted  to  the 
care  of  train  Conductors. 

If  these  instructions  are  not  fully  understood, 
or  if  additional  information  is  desired  in  reference 
to  the  management  of  cases  that  may  come  under 


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care,  I  will  be  glad  at  any  time  to  explain  and 
teach  the  simpler  methods  of  attending  to  injuries 
at  my  office,  503  Wabasha  street,  St.  Paul ;  or 
application  for  the  same  purpose  may  be  made 
to  the  Surgeon  at  the  N.  P.  Hospital,  Brainerd; 
or  to  any  of  the  authorized  medical  officers  of 
the  Company. 

MEDICINAL   CONTENTS    OF   CHEST. 

No.  1.  Laudanum.— Give  15  or  20  drops  every 
two  or  three  hours,  to  relieve  pain.  If  pain  be 
severe,  give  it  every  hour,  but  not  for  more  than 
four  hours  in  succession.  Stop  its  use  when  pain 
is  relieved. 

No.  2.  Ammonia  Mixture.— Give  a  half  tea- 
spoonful  in  water  every  hour,  after  any  severe 
injury,  or  in  fainting  from  hemorrhage  or  other 
cause. 

INJURIES   OP   THE   HEAD. 

In  simple  bruises  of  the  head,  when  the  skin 
is  not  cut  through  to  the  bone,  apply  a  compress 
and  bandage,  keeping  the  dressing  wet  with 
water. 

In  concussion   of   the   brain,    the   patient  is 
either  insensible,  or  delirious.     Keep   the  head 
cool,  the  feet  warm,  and  give  a  half  teaspoonful 
in  water  of  mixture  No.  2. 
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In  severe  injuries  of  the  head,  as  fractures, 
slightly  elevate  the  head,  unfasten  the  clothes 
about  the  throat  and  waist,  and  keep  the  patient 
quiet.  If  there  is  bleeding  from  the  nose  or 
mouth,  use  cold  applications  to  head  and  face, 
and  turn  the  patient  on  his  side,  so  that  the 
blood  can  run  out  of  the  mouth.  Also,  keep  the 
feet  warm. 

INJURIES   TO  THE   CHEST. 

When  one  or  more  ribs  are  broken,  seat  the 
patieut  in  the  chair,  with  his  arms  around  the 
neck  of  an  assistant,  who  will  lift  up  until  the 
patient's  body  is  on  a  stretch,  then  apply  the 
wide  bandage,  taking  four  or  five  turns,  pin 
snugly,  then  lay  the  patient  flat  on  his  back. 

FRACTURES. 

When  the  collar  bone  is  broken,  tie  the  shoul- 
der back,  by  bandages  passed  under  the  arm  and 
over  the  back,  like  a  figure  eight,  S,  then  put 
the  arm  in  a  sling,  slightly  elevating  the  elbow. 

When  the  long  bones  are  broken,  as  arms  or 
legs,  pull  the  limbs  as  nearly  as  possible  into 
proper  shape,  observing  this  rule:  When  the 
broken  bone  is  bent  toward  a  right  angle,  and 
shortened,  extend  by  pulling  in  direction  of  the 
angle  until  the  ends  of  the  bone  approach  each 


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other,  then  straighten  the  limb.  After  the  ends 
of  bones  have  been  thrust  through  the  mus- 
cles, you  must  first  release  them  from  this  un- 
natural and  painful  position  before  attempting 
to  straighten  them.     The  following  diagram  will 


illustrate: 


/ 


Fractured  bone  entangled  in  the  muscle. 


./ 


Fractured  bone  released. 

Fracture  adjusted. 

When  a  fractured  limb  is  reduced  and  placed 
in  something  like  its  natural  position,  there 
should  be  very  little  pain;  neither  should  there 
be  much  pain  in  reducing  a  fracture  if  the  proper 
care  and  gentleness  be  observed.  Fractures 
should  be  adjusted  as  soon  after  the  injury  as 
possible.  After  you  have  straightened  the  limb 
out  parallel  with  the  body,  make  it  fast—if  a  leg, 


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to  its  fellow;  if  an  arm,  the  bandage  should  en- 
circle the  body.  Fracture  should  be  firmly  held 
by  the  bandage,  so.  as  to  avoid  too  much  motion 
in  the  broken  bone,  but  care  mast  be  taken  not 
to  bind  unevenly  and  too  tightly. 

In  case  the  patient  is  not  to  be  moved,  there 
is  no  necessity  for  binding  the  limb,  but  allow  it 
to  lie  in  the  most  comfortable  position,  covering 
it  with  cloths  wrung  out  of  warm  water. 

DISLOCATION. 

Many,  and  nearly  all,  of  the  dislocations  can 
be  reduced  by  attending  to  them  immediately. 
The  fingers,  wrist  and  elbow  joints  by  gently 
pulling  on  them,  and  at  the  same  time,  pressing 
them  into  place.  The  shoulder,  when  knocked 
down,  is  easily  reduced  by  grasping  the  dislocated 
arm  and  elevating  it  over  the  patient's  head,  then 
let  some  one  place  both  thumbs  under  the  joint 
in  the  arm- pit  and  press  up  firmly,  while  the  arm 
is  brought  gently  but  firmly  down  until  it  is 
parallel  with  the  body;  then  put  the  arm  in  a 
sling,  slightly  elevating  the  elbow. 

CRUSHED   AND   BRUISED  LIMBS. 

By  far  the  greater  number  of  railroad  injuries 
are  of  this  class.     Fortunately,  there  is  very  lit- 


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tie  danger  of  severe  bleeding.  The  treatment  is 
to  immerse  the  injured  limb  in  milk- warm  water, 
or  envelop  it  with  cloths  wrung  out  of  warm 
water.  Do  not  bind  a  crushed  hand  or  foot. 
Sometimes  the  pain  is  very  intense  when  the 
system  awakens  from  the  shock.  In  this  case, 
give  fifteen  or  twenty  drops  of  laudanum,  as  al- 
ready directed. 

BLEEDING    WOUNDS. 

Bleeding  in  wounds  may  be  stopped,  ordina- 
rily, by  binding  a  compress  over  them  which -has 
previously  been  dipped  in  cold  water.  Should 
the  wound,  however,  be  bleeding  profusely 
(spurting  blood),  crowd  into  the  wound  some 
styptic  wool,  and  then  apply  a  bandage  firmly 
over  it.  If  this  method  fails,  and  it  be  a  hand  or 
an  arm  that  is  injured,  place  the  bandage  loosely 
above  the  elbow  three  or  four  inches;  if  it  be  a 
foot  or  a  leg,  place  it  four  or  five  inches  above 
the  knee;  but  if  the  bleeding  is  in  the  upper  arm 
or  leg,  apply  the  bandage  above  the  wound,  after 
which  observe  this  rule  :  put  a  large  cork,  or  a 
hard  roller  bandage  on  the  inside  of  the  limb  un- 
der the  bandage  ;  then  place  under  it,  immedi- 
ately on  top  of  the  cork  or  roller,  a  small  stick  or 
lead  pencil  and  twist  steadily  until  the  hemor- 
rhage stops.     Care  should  be  exercised  that  this 


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twist  is  not  firmer  than  is  required  to  arrest  the 
bleeding,  nor  continue  longer  than  is  necessary 
to  reach  experienced  help. 

BURNS   AND   SCALDS. 

Soft  cloths  dipped  in  the  white  of  eggs  beaten 
up  with  sweet  oil,  may  be  applied  to  relieve  pain; 
or  a  solution  of  bi-carbonate  of  soda  (baking 
soda,  which  can  generally  be  found  in  every 
house),  made  by  disolving  three  or  four  table- 
spoonfuls  in  one  quart  of  water,  may  be  applied 
in  the  same  manner. 

Internally  give  laudanum  (No.  1)  to  relieve 
pain,  and  if  the  burn  is  extensive,  give  also 
strong  coffee  and  whisky  and  ammonia  mixture 
(No.  2). 

FROST-BITE. 

Remove  the  person  frozen  to  a  cold  room  and 
immerse  the  frozen  parts  in  ice  water,  or  care- 
fully rub  them  with  snow.  Care  should  be  taken 
not  to  scratch,  nor  break  the  skin.  From  one- 
half  hour  to  three  hours  should  be  spent  in  re- 
moving the  frost  from  the  affected  parts.  After 
the  frost  has  been  expelled,  the  patient  should  be 
removed  to  a  comfortable  room,  the  limb  elevat- 


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ed  and  lightly  covered,  and  cooling  lotions  ap- 
plied. If  vesicles  appear,  equal  parts  of  lime 
water  and  sweet  oil  may  be  applied. 

RUPTURE. 

Sometimes  after  a  severe  strain  a  tumor  sud- 
denly appears  is  the  groin,  and  not  unfrequently 
extends  into  the  scrotum.  Whenever  this  occurs 
place  the  patient  on  his  back  in  a  recumbent  po- 
sition, with  the  limbs  flexed;  then  place  the 
hand  on  the  tumor,  and  press  gently  obliquely 
upward  and  outwards.  When  it  is  reduced,  keep 
it  in  position  until  you  find  a  surgeon.  When, 
however,  it  is  not  easily  returned  do  not  use  vio- 
lence, but  make  applications  of  cold  water  until 
the  services  of  a  surgeon  can  be  obtained. 

NOTIFY    SURGEON". 

Whenever  an  accident  occurs  on  the  line,  the 
Conductor  must  immediately  telegraph  the  sur- 
geon in  whose  charge  the  injured  person  is  to  be 
placed,  in  order  that  time  may  be  given  to  pre- 
pare for  reception  of  the  patient. 

TRAMPS. 

In  cases  of  injury  inflicted  by  trains  upon  in- 
toxicated persons  on  the  track,  tramps  stealing 


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rides,  etc.,  where  the  employes  of  the  road  are  in 
no  way  to  blame,  the  injured  persons  must  of 
course  be  carried  to  a  station  where  humane  and 
proper  treatment  can  be  bestowed;  but,  as  such 
persons  are  generally  without  means,  it  is  not 
advisable  to  take  them  out  of  the  county  in  which 
the  accident  occurs,  for,  if  removed  beyond  the 
county  limits,  the  Company  may  be  held  respon- 
sible for  treatment  and  support. 

USE    OF   LIQUOR. 

The  continued,  or  the  excessive  periodical  use 
of  malt  or  alcoholic  liquors  should  be  abstained 
from  by  every  one  engaged  in  operating  the  road, 
not  only  on  account  of  the  great  risks  to  life  and 
property  incurred  by  entrusting  them  to  the  over- 
sight of  those  whose  intellects  may  be  dulled  at 
times  when  most  care  is  needed,  but  also,  and  es- 
pecially, because  habitual  drinking  has  a  very  bad 
effect  upon  the  constitution,  which  is  a  serious  mat- 
ter for  men  so  liable  to  injury  as  railroad  em- 
ployes always  are.  It  so  lessens  the  recuperative 
powers  of  the  body,  that  simple  wounds  are  fol- 
lowed by  the  most  serious  and  dangerous  compli- 
cations. Fractures  unite  slowly,  if  at  all,  and 
wounds  of  a  grave  nature,  such  as  those  requiring 
the  loss  of  a  limb,  are  almost  sure  to  end  fatally. 


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No  Employe  can  afford  to  take  such  risks, 
and  the  Railway  Company  cannot  assume 
such  responsibilities. 

C.  H.  BOARDMAN, 

Superintending  Surgeon* 


INDEX. 


GENERAL  INSTRUCTIONS. 

Must  be  devoted  to  the  service  of  the  company i 

Obey  instructions  promptly 2 

Liable  to  immediate  dismissal ^ 

Must  not  receive  money  for  the  company 4 

Legally  liable  for  negligence r 

Unnecessary  work  on  the  Sabbath 6 

In  apparent  ill  health y 

Report  misconduct g 

When  leaving  the  service  of  the  company 9 

Misuse  of  property IO 

Those  in  control  of  men 1X 

Avoid  altercation ;  always  be  civil  and  courteous,  12  and  13 

Intoxicating  liquors  forbidden 1A_ 

Must  not  engage  in  other  business T  «j 

Must  not  be  absent  without  permission 16 

Pay  stopped ; l7 

Regular  compensation  covers  all  risks i& 

•Observe  instructions  on   forms  you  are  required  to 

use 19 

Endeavor  to  prevent  injury  to  persons  or  property . .  20 

Credit  of  the  company  forbidden 21 

When  discharged 22 

Who  are  considered  employes 2\ 

Authority  of  division  superintendents 24 

When  instructions  are  not  understood 25 

Caution  as  to  personal  safety 26 


Report  defects  in  yards 27 

Engineers  exercise  care  in  switching 28 

Clearing  the  main  track 29  and  3a 

^SIGNALS. 

Definition  of  color 31 

Danger  signals 32 

Red  signals  on  the  front  of  an  engine 33 

White  signals  on  the  front  of  an  engine 34 

Green  signals  at  telegraph  stations 35 

White  signals 36 

Engine  bell  signals 37 

Bellcord  signals 38 

Lantern  signals 39 

Rear  signals^ 40 

Head  lamps 41 

Engineers  acknowledge  being  flagged 42 

Engineers  call  attention  to  their  signals 43 

Not  relieved  from  noticing  signals 44 

Regular  trains  ahead  of  time   45 

Keep  signals  on  hand  and  in  good  order 46 

What  flagging  means ;  give  signals  plainly 47 

TIME. 

Secure  time  at  dispatcher's  office 48 

Compare  time 49 

RUNNING  OF  TRAINS. 

Trains  are  classed  on  the  time  table 50 

What  are  considered  regular  trains 51 

Trains  twenty-four  (24)  hours  late 52 

Rights  of  trains  on  Main  Line;  allow  five   minutes 

for  variation  of  watches 53 


Rights  of  trains  on  branches 

Trains  of  an  inferior  class 55  an^  56 

Must  not  leave  a  station  ahead  of  time 57 

Do  not  kill  time  at  stations .5 

Maximum  speed.. 

tt  59 

How  passenger  trains  should  approach  stations  and 

each  other , 

j.,  60 

*  reights  and  work  trains  approaching  stations 61 

Inform  each  other  of  what  trains  you  are 62 

Clearance  that  similar  class    trains    should  have  at 

meeting  points 6-> 

Clearance  that  second  class  trains  must  have  at  first 

class  meeting  and  passing  points 61  and  65 

What  is  considered  card  time 66 

What  full  faced  figures  indicate 67 

First  class  trains  at  first  class  meeting  points. .... .'  .*  68 

Inferior  class  trains  at  superior  class  meeting  points  69 

Inferior  class  trains  within  yard  limits 7o 

Irregular   trains   ordered    by   superintendents,    and 

how  classed 

Irregular  trains  arriving  at  destination 72 

Duties  of  conductors  and   engineers  of  wood,  work 

and  construction  trains 73  ancj  7^ 

Work  train  orders 

Responsibility  for  rear  collisions , >-6 

No  trains  will  move  backward 77 

Trains  entitled  to  the  main  track „ ,  7g 

Trains  may  consist  of  several  sections 7o 

Rights  of  trains  following  under  flag 80 

Duty  of  conductors  carrying  and  following  signals . .  81 
When   a   section   of  a  train   is  unable  to  make  the 

specified  time o 


Run  with  caution  when  following  signals S3 

Keep  fifteen  minutes  between    sections  of  first,  and 

ten  between  sections  of  inferior  class  trains. .  84 

Engines  when  running  alone 85 

Engineers  acting  as  conductors 86 

Privilege   of  trains  detained  between  telegraph  sta- 
tions     87  and  88 

Duties  of  agents  regarding  trains  flagged  to  stations 

where  there  is  no  register 89 

Duty   of  conductors    carrying    signals    to    stations 

where  there  is  no  register 90 

Must  not  assume  the  rights  of  other  trains 91 

When  an  extra   engine  is  running  as   first  section  of 

a  passenger  train 92 

Give  passenger  trains  five  minutes  start. 93 

Trains  must  not  be  pushed 94 

When   an  accident   occurs   or   train   stops  on  main 

track 95 

When  flagging,  do  not  stop  on  a  curve 96 

When  a  flagman  is  called  in   97 

The  use  and  economy  of  torpedoes. 98 

Trains  are  to  be  run  under  the  direction  of  their  con- 
ductors    99 

Flying  switches  and  braking  with  sticks 100 

Passengers  on  freight  trains 101 

Where  trains  will  not  stop   102 

Trains  stop  at  railroad  crossings 103 

Do  not  block  crossings  104 

Handle  stock  trains  with  care 105 

When  trains  break  in  two  or  more  sections 106 

When  time  cards  take  effect 107 


See  time  cards  for  special  rules   and   modification  of 

general  rules 10S 

In  case  of  doubt 109 

Responsible  for  the  safety  of  switches 1 10  to  114 

RUNNING  TRAINS  BY  SPECIAL  ORDER. 

Each  section  considered  a  separate  train 114 

How  orders  for  the  movements  of  trains  are  given 

and  received 115 

No  abbreviations 116 

When  orders  are  void 117 

Conductors  and  engineers  sign  for  themselves 118 

Conductors  and  engineers  each  have  a  copy  of  order  119 

Alterations  not  allowed 1 20 

But  one  person  to  move  trains 121 

Who  may  give  special  orders 122  and  123 

Train  dispatchers  transfer  in  writing 124 

When  orders  are  awaiting 125 

What  is  considered  a  clearance  and  when  a  clearance 

is  of  no  value 126 

Duty  of  an  operator  when  he  receives  an  order  to 

flag 127 

When   an   operator  receives  an  order  to  hold  a  train 

that  has  arrived. 128 

•Orders  against  passenger  trains 1 29 

Orders  against  freight  trains 130 

In  an  emergency 131 

Prevent  orders  from  being  forgotten 132 

Forms  of  train  orders 133 

Regulations  for  snow  service 134  to  145 

Rules  for  the  use  of  air  brakes 145  to  156 


VI 


CONDUCTORS. 

Insure  leaving  on  time 156 

Responsible  for  the  management  of  their  trains. . . .  157 

Assist  passengers 158 

Must  not  make  appointments  for  taking  sidings....  159 

Examine  bulletins  and  compare  time 160 

Do  work  promptly  and  avoid  fast  running 161 

Report  defects  in  track  and  bridges  and  protect  fol- 
lowing trains 162 

Defects  in  telegraph 163  and  164 

Accidents  involving  life  or  property .*. .  165 

Report  accidents 166 

'Sawing  by" 167 

Register  and  leave  reports  at  night  telegraph  offices  168 

SPECIAL    INSTRUCTIONS    TO    PASSEN- 
GER  CONDUCTORS. 

Must  not  smoke  while  on  duty 169 

Start  passenger  trains  with  bell  cord 170 

When  an  engine  on  passenger  train  breaks  down. . .  171 

Announce  stations  distinctly  , 172 

Look  to  the  comfort  of  the  passengers 173 

How  passenger  trains  should  be  made  up 174 

Test  the  air  brake  and  examine  train 175 

Use  hand  brakes 176 

Look  to  the  printed  matter  sold  on  train 177 

Responsible  for  the  conduct  of  the  news  agents 178 

Must  be  uniformed , 1 79 

Express  and  mail  considered  as  baggage 180 

When  cars  are  left  without  orders 181 


SPECIAL    INSTRUCTIONS    TO   FREIGHT 
CONDUCTORS. 

Obey  agents  ;    avoid  dispute 182 

Replace  loading  cars  disturbed  in  switching 183 

Responsible  for  freight.    iS± 

When  a  car  is  set  out  as  unsafe 185 

Cars  must  not  be  ditched ^6 

Leaving  cars  short  of  destination 187 

Taking  freight  where  there  is  no  agent 188 

Freight  prepaid !8o 

Consult  wishes  of  drovers 100 

Look  to  the  comfort  of  stock 191 

When  stock  is  reloaded  be  particular  about  car  num- 
bers   ig2 

Unload  freight  and  switch  cars  at  proper  place 1Q3 

When  in  charge  of  way  freight   194 

Unload  freight  where  agents  want  it. . 195 

Position  freight  so  that  it  will  not  fall 196  . 

Examine  seals  and  train 197 

Responsible  for  speed  recorders 198 

Maximum  speed  with  and  without  speed  recorders. .  199 

List  of  caboose  equipment 200 

TRAIN  BAGGAGEMASTERS. 

Report  to,  and  obey  conductors 201 

When  they  must  be  at  train 202 

Aid  the  conductor 203 

Will  not  allow  anyone  to  ride  in  car 204 

Must  ride  in  car 205 

Must  be  uniformed , 206 

Concerning  corpse 207  and  208 


Baggage  must  not  be  broken 209 

Relative  to  mail 210 

BRAKEMEN. 

Are  under  the  orders  of  conductors 212 

When  they  must  be  at  train 211 

Be  neat  and  civil 213 

Lamps,  ventilation  and  heat 214 

Must  be  uniformed 215 

How  to  brake 216 

Study  the  rules. 217 

Responsibility  when  acting  as  flagman 218 

Go  to  platform  to  look  ahead 219 

Do  not  pass  through  sleeper 2  2G 

Obey  engineer « 221 

ROAD  FOREMEN  OF  MACHINERY. 

Obey  their  instructions 222 

ENGINEERS. 

To  whom  responsible 223 

When  they  must  leave  engine  house 224 

Inspect  bulletins 225 

Compare  time 226 

For  what  responsible 227 

Care  of  property. .  .  228 

Taking  of  fuel 229 

Prevent  fire - 230 

Close  dampers  and  use  light  throttle  on  bridges. ...  231 

Pay  attention  to  signals 232 

Who  may  ride  on  engines 233 

Size  of  trains 234 

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Report  accidents 235  and  236 

Display  signals  properly 237 

Must  not  whistle  when  passing  a  passenger  Irain ....  238 

Who  may  handle  your  engine 239 

Examine  unusual  defects  in  track;  call  for  rear  sig- 
nals   240 

Protect  front  of  train 241 

Applying  air  brake 242 

When  the  gong  is  sounded 243 

Look  back  frequently 244 

Responsible  for  supplies 245 

Concerning  tools 246 

List  of  tools 247 

Speed  table page  79 

FIREMEN. 

To  whom  responsible 24S 

Must  obey  engineer 249 

When  they  must  leave  engine  house 245 

Will  act  as  flagman 251 

Keep  a  lookout 2^2 

Required  to  clean 2^3 

YARD  WORK 254  and  255 

MISCELLANEOUS  INSTRUCTIONS. 

Secure  copy  of  Rules  and  study  carefully 256 

Examine  bridges  and  culverts  after  a  rain  sfc>rm 257 

Observe  signals  of  bridge  and  track  men 258 

Handle  sleepers  with  care 259 

Exercise  care  in  the  use  of  material 260 

No  material  must  be  appropriated 261 


AGENTS. 

Station  agents  receive  instructions  from  superinten- 
dent      ^62 

They  will  obey  the  orders  of  the  auditor  and  other 

accounting  departments 263 

They  will  pick  up  links,  pins,  etc 264 

Keep  station  labor  within  the  limits  of  the  business.     265 

See  that  subordinates  are  courteous   266 

How  to  weigh  cars 267 

Report   to    superintendent    all    matters    interfering 
wi'h  the  interests  of  the  company,  neglect  of 

conductors,  etc.,  and  deficient  facilities 268 

They  will  not  allow  a  car  to    stand    upon    the  main 

track 269 

How  to  flag 27° 

Care  of  switches  and  cars  on  siding 271 

Do  not  sell  tickets  to  points   at  which  trains  do  not 

stop 272 

Notify  passengers    when   passenger   trains   are  ap- 
proaching.   Render  all  the  assistance  possible 

to  do  work  promptly 273 

Report  conductors  for  refusing  freight  and  cars 274 

Avoid  disputes  with  conductors 275 

Prohibit  boys  from  playing  around  cars,  and  runners 

from  annoying  passengers 276 

Have  station  baggagemaster  wear  badge 277 

Become  familiar  with  the  rules 278 

CAR  INSPECTORS. 

Give  notice  that  you  are  going  under  the  cars 279 

Crossing  watchmen 280 


REGULATIONS  CONCERNING  FREE 
PASSES. 

Who  may  travel  without  passes 281 

Whose  passes  will  be  respected 282 

No  right  to  travel  free 283 

Passes  must  be  in  ink  and  on  the  proper  form 284 

Trip  passes 285 

Signatures  and   counter-signatures  must  be  written 

by  the  proper  parties 286 

Who  can  issue  telegraph  passes 287 

Passengers  not  permitted  on  freight  trains 288 

Conductors  will  see  that  no  passengers  are  riding  in 

express,  mail  or  baggage  cars. 289 

Permits  to  ride  on  engines 290 

Annual  and  trip  passes  expire 291 

MEDICAL   INSTRUCTIONS 

Instructions  relative  to  beneficial  association page  93 

Instructions  for  care  of  injured  persons , . . . .  96 


